The Parish Register by George Crabbe
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| Author | Crabbe, George, 1754-1832 |
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| Title | The Parish Register |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Mark Sherwood |
| Summary | "The Parish Register" by George Crabbe is a poetic work that was first published in the early 19th century. The narrative serves as a detailed exploration of village life in England, focusing particularly on the struggles and experiences of the rural poor. Through a series of reflections and character sketches, Crabbe highlights themes of frugality, industry, and the contrasting fates of the villagers, encompassing births, marriages, and deaths within the parish. At the start of the work, Crabbe sets the stage by introducing the village register, through which he chronicles the annals of the parish's inhabitants—especially the poor. The opening portion presents vignettes of various characters, including a frugal couple, the Miller's daughter, and a cast of villagers characterized by their various joys and misfortunes. Key events, like baptisms and discussions around the lives of different families, reveal the ebb and flow of life in the village, interlacing aspirations with hardships. As he unfolds the tapestry of communal life, Crabbe illustrates both the beauty of rustic living and the underlying struggles that define it, creating a heartfelt portrayal of the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5208 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 27, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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