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100	1		_aAinger, Alfred, _d1837-1904
245	1	0	_aEnglish Men of Letters: Crabbe
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508			_aProduced by Garrett Alley and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"English Men of Letters: Crabbe" by Alfred Ainger is a biographical examination of the life and works of the poet George Crabbe, written in the early 20th century. The book explores Crabbe's life from his humble beginnings in Aldeburgh through his struggles in London to his eventual recognition as a poet. It delves into themes of social realism and poetry's relationship with human compassion, alongside Crabbe's influences and literary contemporaries. The opening of this volume provides an overview of Crabbe's early life, revealing his formative years marked by hardship and a growing love for literature. It discusses his family's impoverished conditions, his education, and early aspirations to become a physician, which ultimately shifted towards writing. The narrative paints a vivid picture of his upbringing—describing a decaying seaport town—and the socio-economic challenges Crabbe faced. It highlights key influences in his life, such as his family's efforts to cultivate his literary talents and the connections he made that would later support his entrance into the literary world. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Crabbe's poetry, particularly his portrayal of the struggles and realities of the poor, positioning him within the broader context of 18th-century English literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCrabbe, George, 1754-1832
653			_aPoets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
653			_aPoets, English -- 18th century -- Biography
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11088
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