Life Of George Crabbe

The Life of George Crabbe is a biography written by Thomas Edward Kebbel. The book chronicles the life and career of George Crabbe, an English poet and clergyman who lived from 1754 to 1832. Crabbe is known for his realistic depictions of rural life and his use of the heroic couplet in his poetry. Kebbel's biography explores Crabbe's early life in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, where he worked as a surgeon's apprentice before pursuing a career in poetry. The book also delves into Crabbe's struggles to gain recognition as a poet and his eventual success with the publication of his first collection, The Village, in 1783. The biography also covers Crabbe's time as a clergyman, including his appointment as rector of Trowbridge in 1814. Kebbel explores Crabbe's religious beliefs and his efforts to improve the lives of his parishioners. Throughout the book, Kebbel provides insight into Crabbe's personal life, including his marriage to Sarah Elmy and his relationships with other writers and artists of the time. The Life of George Crabbe is a comprehensive look at the life of an important figure in English literature and provides valuable insight into the social and cultural context of 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.