Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 299 Crabbe, George 1754 1832 The Borough Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Borough_(poem) 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.) Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en English poetry PR Text Opera Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 1057028 2025-08-03T03:32:47.324721 text/html 482229 2024-10-28T02:09:22 text/html 275021 2025-08-03T03:33:04.751633 application/epub+zip 297002 2025-08-03T03:32:50.569730 application/epub+zip 297002 2025-08-03T03:32:48.654738 application/epub+zip 650775 2025-08-03T03:33:12.007624 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 385036 2025-08-03T03:33:03.429669 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89473 2022-09-03T06:24:23.644474 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 416616 2025-08-03T03:32:32.591791 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 396938 2024-10-28T02:09:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16327 2025-08-03T03:33:12.171606 application/rdf+xml 9702 2025-08-03T03:32:49.334718 image/jpeg 2699 2025-08-03T03:32:48.996708 image/jpeg 261392 2025-08-03T03:32:47.367762 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