Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 278 Crabbe, George 1754 1832 The Borough Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Mark Sherwood "The Borough" by George Crabbe is a poetic narrative likely written in the early 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive portrayal of a fictional seaside town, exploring its landscapes, social dynamics, and the lives of its inhabitants. Through vivid imagery and intricate verse, the book captures the contrasts between urban and rural life, while giving voice to various characters including local fishermen, sailors, and the clergy, highlighting their struggles and aspirations. At the start of "The Borough," the author introduces the vibrant town through lush descriptions of the landscape and river scenes, painting a picture of maritime life and the everyday toil of its residents. The narration reflects on the challenges posed by the environment, the busy quay, and the interactions among townsfolk, emphasizing the contrast between the bustling port and the serene countryside. Crabbe's keen attention to detail invites readers to envision the community's dynamic nature and its characters' diverse experiences, from the struggles of fishermen braving the sea to the domestic lives of those tied to the land. This opening portion establishes the foundation for a deeper exploration of the borough's inhabitants and their multifaceted existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en English poetry PR Text Opera Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 1057029 468658 2024-10-28T03:00:25.500855 2023-10-03T04:50:59.455500 text/html text/html 482229 2024-10-28T02:09:22 text/html 275012 2024-10-28T03:01:00.936232 application/epub+zip 297059 2024-10-28T03:00:37.936363 application/epub+zip 297058 2024-10-28T03:00:30.180553 application/epub+zip 650817 2024-10-28T03:01:13.857177 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 385036 2024-10-28T03:00:59.448283 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89473 2022-09-03T06:24:23.644474 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 416616 416714 2024-10-28T03:00:08.202499 2023-10-03T04:50:46.597906 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 396938 2024-10-28T02:09:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20036 2024-10-28T03:01:14.040162 application/rdf+xml 9702 2024-10-28T03:00:36.699361 image/jpeg 2699 2024-10-28T03:00:36.318378 image/jpeg 261388 2024-10-28T03:00:25.550451 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