The early poems of John Clare 1804-1822: General editor Eric Robinson: Edited by Eric Robinson and David Powell: Associate editor Margaret Grainger |
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[A Uglier mortal ne'er has been]
A Uglier mortal ne'er has been
Than N---. upon the plain
A Sweeter angel ne'er was seen
Than B[etse]y down the Lane
Than N---. upon the plain
A Sweeter angel ne'er was seen
Than B[etse]y down the Lane
Yet N---. in spite of all her faults
So ugly & uncommon
Fair B[etse]ys every charm asaults
And deems her worse than woman
So ugly & uncommon
Fair B[etse]ys every charm asaults
And deems her worse than woman
‘Was I’ the brawny mortal cries
But half as plain as Bess
My face for ever Id despise
And neer pretend to dress’
But half as plain as Bess
My face for ever Id despise
And neer pretend to dress’
| The early poems of John Clare | |