George Crabbe
English surgeon and poet
Born
December 24th, 1754
270 years ago
Died
February 3rd, 1832
193 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Engaged in a medical career as a surgeon and achieved distinction as a poet. Published the work 'The Village,' which illustrated rural life and social issues of the time. Contributed to the literary scene with a focus on realism and detail in poetic form. Participated in the literary discussions of his era, gaining respect among contemporaries. His poetry often reflected personal experiences and observations from his medical practice.
Published the poem 'The Village'
Wrote 'The Borough', a significant narrative poem
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