Life Of George Crabbe
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The Life of George Crabbe is a biography written by Thomas Edward Kebbel that chronicles the life of the English poet George Crabbe. The book provides a comprehensive account of Crabbe's life from his birth in 1754 to his death in 1832. Kebbel explores Crabbe's early years in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, where he worked as an apprentice to a surgeon before embarking on a career as a poet. The biography also delves into Crabbe's personal life, including his marriage to Sarah Elmy and his relationships with other literary figures such as Samuel Johnson and Edmund Burke. Kebbel examines Crabbe's literary works in detail, including his most famous poem, The Village, which was published in 1783. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of England's most celebrated poets and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English literature.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:1432642316
ISBN13:9781432642310
Release Date:June 2007
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:164 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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