The Curate of Cranston: With Other Prose and Verse is a collection of literary works written by Cuthbert Bede and published in 1862. The book contains a variety of pieces, including short stories, essays, and poems. The title story, The Curate of Cranston, is a novella that follows the life of a young clergyman who is sent to a small village to serve as a curate. The story explores themes of love, faith, and the challenges faced by clergy in rural...