Crabbe

Crabbe is a novel written by Alfred Ainger. The story revolves around the life of George Crabbe, a young man who is discontented with his life and decides to run away from home. He leaves behind his family, his fianc�����e, and his comfortable lifestyle to embark on a journey of self-discovery. As he travels through the countryside, Crabbe encounters a variety of people and experiences that challenge his perceptions of the world. He meets a young girl who has been abandoned by her family, a wealthy aristocrat who is bored with his privileged life, and a group of working-class men who are struggling to make ends meet. Through his interactions with these characters, Crabbe begins to realize that his own problems are relatively minor compared to the hardships faced by others. He also learns to appreciate the simple pleasures in life, such as a warm meal and a comfortable bed, that he had previously taken for granted. As the novel progresses, Crabbe begins to feel a sense of purpose and direction in his life. He decides to return home and make amends with his family and fianc�����e. Along the way, he also discovers a passion for writing and begins to pursue a career as a poet. Overall, Crabbe is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, social class, and personal growth. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.On the arrival of the family at Parham, poor Crabbe discovered that even an accession of fortune had its attendant drawbacks. His son, George, records his own recollections (he was then a child of seven years) of the scene that met their view on their alighting at Parham Lodge. ""As I got out of the chaise, I remember jumping for very joy, and exclaiming, 'Here we are, here we are--little Willy and all!'""--(his parents' seventh and youngest child, then only a few weeks old)--""but my spirits sunk into dismay when, on entering the well-known kitchen, all there seemed desolate, dreary, and silent.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.