Inebriety and The Candidate by George Crabbe
QR code
"Inebriety and The Candidate" by George Crabbe is a collection of poetic works created in the late 18th century. The book comprises two main parts: "Inebriety," which explores the theme of intoxication and its effects on human behavior, and "The Candidate," a poetic epistle that addresses the authors of the Monthly Review, discussing the struggles of a poet in seeking recognition and critique. The work delves into issues of moral philosophy, social
class, and artistic aspirations, reflecting Crabbe's keen observations of society during his time. In "Inebriety," Crabbe vividly describes the various forms and consequences of drunkenness, highlighting both the chaotic and social aspects of inebriation through a range of characters from different walks of life. The poem paints a picture of the allure of alcohol and its impacts on the mind and community. "The Candidate" serves as an introspective piece, where Crabbe candidly expresses his fears and hopes regarding his poetry and potential reception by critics. Through these works, he grapples with the nature of ambition, criticism, and the quest for artistic identity in an unforgiving literary landscape, ultimately reflecting a desire for genuine human connection and understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Crabbe, George, 1754-1832 |
|---|---|
| Title | Inebriety and The Candidate |
| Credits | Mark Sherwood |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5181 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05181-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 27, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 350 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!