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This broad and original study of the full range of John Clare's work is the first to take seriously his repeated appeals to the judgement of future readers. A series of close readings reveals Clare's sophisticated poetics: his covert quotations, his careful analysis of the history, and his fascination with literary success and posthumous fame.

The first study of the full range of Clare's texts following the completion of the 9-volume OUP edition of his poetryTimely - reception studies and research on reading histories is increasing in popularityImportant new readings of familiar Clare poems, showing for the first time his intense involvement with a range of contemporary writers including John Keats and William WordsworthContinued academic and general interest in Clare following the success of Jonathan Bate's recent Picador biography (to which film rights have been sold)Author has high profile within Clare studies as former chair of the John Clare society and is involved with major project connected to Clare's birthplace - possible marketing opportunities