The Borough: A Poem

First published in 1810, The Borough is a collection of poems by George Crabbe that explores the lives and struggles of the residents of a fictional town in England. Through vivid and evocative language, Crabbe paints a picture of the town and its people, from the impoverished fishermen to the wealthy merchants and politicians. A masterful work of social commentary and poetic craft.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.