Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 92 Crabbe, George 1754 1832 The Library 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.) Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Libraries -- Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 111186 2025-07-02T13:43:20.300815 text/html 39381 2024-10-27T15:54:23 text/html 90249 2025-07-02T13:43:24.571781 application/epub+zip 91225 2025-07-02T13:43:21.830770 application/epub+zip 91225 2025-07-02T13:43:20.825800 application/epub+zip 169199 2025-07-02T13:43:26.262790 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 142489 2025-07-02T13:43:23.994795 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 92808 2022-09-03T06:21:10.353911 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52857 2025-07-02T13:43:19.708795 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 33176 2024-10-27T15:54:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15944 2025-07-02T13:43:26.389743 application/rdf+xml 9858 2025-07-02T13:43:21.320771 image/jpeg 2837 2025-07-02T13:43:21.071785 image/jpeg 87544 2025-07-02T13:43:20.306839 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia