Context

• Author of "Sunday Dip"


  John Clare
• John Clare


  • Romantic poet
  • In awe of nature.
  • Born to a poor family and was an uneducated farmer.
  • Poem is about childhood and suggests that he wished to return to the time when he could be care free.
• "Sunday Dip" - Form


  • Rhyming couplets - upbeat and joyful.
  • Idyllic and peaceful tone.
• "Sunday Dip"


  • A day of joy and fun in childhood.
  • Carefree children enjoying nature.
  • Freedom of youth.