George Crabbe and his times, 1754-1832 : a critical and biographical study / by René Huchon. Translated from the French by Frederick Clarke
1968, 1st ed., new impression. London : Cass. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered.Includes previous owner's inscription. Item #370737
Physical description; xvi, 561 p. ; 3 plates, facsim., port. ; 23 cm. Notes; Bibliography: p. 518-530. Translation of 'Un poete realiste anglais: George Crabbe, 1754-1832'. Paris: Hachette, 1906. Contents; I. Youth and early poems (1754-1781) -- II. The chaplain and poet of country life (1782-1785) -- III. The clergyman and his parish register (1786-1807) -- IV. Crabbe's realism. -- V. Crabbe as writer of tales and moralist. -- Conclusion. -- Appendices: I. Bunbury letter. II. Comparison of the two texts of "The library". III. "Nathan Kirk" and his servant. IV. Summary analysis of the "Tales of the hall". V. Poem in honour of George IV. (1822) VI. "The deserted wife." VII. Lines on friendship. VIII. Bibliography. -- Index. -- List of illustrations. Subjects; Crabbe, George (1754-1832). Crabbe, George (1754-1832) Studies. Crabbe, George (1754-1832) ; Biography. Crabbe, George (1754-1832) Criticism and interpretation. Poets, English 18th century ; Biography. Poets, English 19th century ; Biography. Poets, English. Poet Biography English Poetry. Genre; Bibliography.
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