George Crabbe's Poetical Works: Preface To The Tales

By George Crabbe

Book Overview

George Crabbe�������s Poetical Works: Preface To The Tales is a collection of poems written by the famous English poet, George Crabbe. This book includes a preface to Crabbe�������s most famous work, The Tales, which is a collection of narrative poems that depict the lives of ordinary people living in rural England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In the preface, Crabbe discusses his intentions for writing The Tales and his belief that poetry should reflect the realities of life rather than just idealized versions of it. The poems in this collection are characterized by their vivid descriptions of the struggles and hardships faced by the working-class people of England during this time period. Crabbe�������s poetry is known for its realism and attention to detail, making it an important contribution to the literary canon of English poetry. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature and the social and cultural context of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143253758X
• ISBN13: 9781432537586
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"