Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 107 Crabbe, George 1754 1832 The Library Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Mark Sherwood "The Library" by George Crabbe is a reflective poem written in the late 18th century that explores the multifaceted roles of books and libraries in both society and individual lives. It delves into topics such as knowledge, sorrow, comfort, and the various genres of literature, highlighting how books can provide solace to troubled minds and serve as a vessel for wisdom and moral guidance. The poem conveys a sense of reverence for the written word, suggesting that literature has the power to connect people across time and space. In the poem, Crabbe personifies the library as a tranquil sanctuary where readers can escape their troubles and immerse themselves in the collective knowledge of humanity. He categorizes different types of literature – including theological, philosophical, historical, and comedic works – discussing their significance and impact on readers. Throughout the piece, he contrasts the serious pursuit of wisdom with the ephemeral pleasures found in entertainment, ultimately advocating for the value of literature as a source of healing and enlightenment. The library is depicted not just as a physical space, but as a metaphorical refuge where the struggles of life can be understood and alleviated through the power of reading. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Libraries -- Poetry PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 111187 61302 2024-10-27T17:00:10.231909 2023-10-03T04:48:36.427821 text/html text/html 39381 2024-10-27T15:54:23 text/html 90226 2024-10-27T17:00:30.281810 application/epub+zip 91240 2024-10-27T17:00:20.389854 application/epub+zip 91240 2024-10-27T17:00:13.746879 application/epub+zip 169201 2024-10-27T17:00:37.652749 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 142489 2024-10-27T17:00:29.607802 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 92808 2022-09-03T06:21:10.353911 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52857 52955 2024-10-27T17:00:09.393911 2023-10-03T04:48:36.107779 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 33176 2024-10-27T15:54:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19783 2024-10-27T17:00:37.797767 application/rdf+xml 9858 2024-10-27T17:00:19.799844 image/jpeg 2837 2024-10-27T17:00:19.506854 image/jpeg 87542 2024-10-27T17:00:10.239891 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia