The Poems of George Crabbe: A Selection (1899)

By George Crabbe

Book Overview

The Poems of George Crabbe: A Selection (1899) is a book that contains a collection of poems written by the English poet George Crabbe. The book was published in 1899 and includes a selection of some of Crabbe's most famous works, such as ""The Village"", ""The Parish Register"", and ""The Borough"". George Crabbe was a renowned poet and clergyman who lived from 1754 to 1832. He was known for his realistic and often gritty depictions of rural life in England, as well as his social commentary on poverty, injustice, and morality. His works were highly influential in the Romantic era and continue to be studied and admired today.This book provides readers with a glimpse into the world of George Crabbe through a carefully curated selection of his poems. The poems are organized thematically, with sections dedicated to topics such as nature, love, and social commentary. Each poem is accompanied by a brief introduction that provides context and background information.Overall, The Poems of George Crabbe: A Selection (1899) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English literature, poetry, or the social and cultural history of England in 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: 1104663821
• ISBN13: 9781104663827
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"