George Crabbe - Tales: "The game is never lost till won"

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Born in 1754, George Crabbe developed a passion for literature early on, leading to a career that intertwined poetry and medicine. Despite initial financial struggles as a surgeon, he gained recognition with his poem "The Village," praised by contemporaries like Samuel Johnson. His later works, including "Tales," solidified his status as a significant poet. Crabbe's personal life was marked by tragedy, particularly the death of his son and the mental decline of his wife, Sarah. He continued to write until his death in 1832, leaving a lasting literary legacy.