Poems by George Crabbe
"Poems" by George Crabbe is a collection of poetry written in the early 19th century. This anthology reveals the struggles and realities of rural life, focusing on the experiences of the impoverished peasantry and the complexities of their existence. Through vivid imagery and reflections on society, Crabbe aims to portray the harsh truths often obscured by romanticized notions of pastoral life." "At the start of the collection, the poet identifies the themesand objectives of his work, committing to capture an authentic depiction of village life. He critiques the idealization typically found in traditional pastoral poetry, contrasting it with the somber realities faced by the people he describes. The opening lines express his intention to explore the struggles, joys, and sorrow of the village inhabitants, setting the tone for poignant observations about labor, poverty, and the human condition that will unfold throughout the poems." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Crabbe, George, 1754-1832 |
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| Title | Poems |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57990 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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