Professor Houghton-Walker draws from Clare’s autobiographical writings, journals, letters and poetry, to present a rich, grounded portrait of the man and the places that shaped him.

This new biography is published by Reaktion Books as part of their Critical Lives series of short critical biographies that present the work of important cultural figures in the context of their lives.

Link to further information about the biography: https://reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/john-clare