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The Life of George Crabbe is a biography written by the subject himself, George Crabbe, and published posthumously in 1834. Crabbe was an English poet and clergyman who lived from 1754 to 1832. The book provides a detailed account of Crabbe's life, from his humble beginnings as the son of a poor tax collector in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, to his rise to literary fame in London.Crabbe's early life was marked by poverty and hardship, but he was determined to pursue his passion for writing. He worked as a surgeon's apprentice and then as a clergyman, all the while honing his skills as a poet. His first collection of poems, The Village, was published in 1783 and was an instant success. He went on to publish several more collections over the course of his life, including Tales of the Hall and The Borough.The Life of George Crabbe provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a man who was both a talented poet and a dedicated clergyman. It offers insights into the social and cultural milieu of 18th and 19th century England, as well as the literary world of the time. The book is written in Crabbe's own voice, providing a personal and intimate perspective on his life and work. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature or the life of one of its most accomplished poets.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165796830
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 324
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x17 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 435 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 3. december 2024
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The Life of George Crabbe is a biography written by the subject himself, George Crabbe, and published posthumously in 1834. Crabbe was an English poet and clergyman who lived from 1754 to 1832. The book provides a detailed account of Crabbe's life, from his humble beginnings as the son of a poor tax collector in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, to his rise to literary fame in London.Crabbe's early life was marked by poverty and hardship, but he was determined to pursue his passion for writing. He worked as a surgeon's apprentice and then as a clergyman, all the while honing his skills as a poet. His first collection of poems, The Village, was published in 1783 and was an instant success. He went on to publish several more collections over the course of his life, including Tales of the Hall and The Borough.The Life of George Crabbe provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a man who was both a talented poet and a dedicated clergyman. It offers insights into the social and cultural milieu of 18th and 19th century England, as well as the literary world of the time. The book is written in Crabbe's own voice, providing a personal and intimate perspective on his life and work. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature or the life of one of its most accomplished poets.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.

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