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George Crabbe: Poems, Volume 3 (of 3)

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The volume gathers later narrative and miscellaneous poems, presenting a sequence of Tales of the Hall followed by posthumous pieces and shorter lyrics. An editor’s preface and textual notes outline manuscript sources and variant readings. The poems offer realistic portraits of rural and domestic life, closely observed scenes, and moral reflection on passions such as pride, grief, revenge, and belated refinement, delivered through narrative sketches and reflective commentary. Tone alternates between anecdotal storytelling, satirical observation, and sober moralizing.

1772.

1. Solitude.

Thirteen stanzas, signed ‘G. Ebbare,’ which appeared in The Lady’s Magazine, or Entertaining Companion for the Fair Sex ... September, 1772. London: Robinson, 25 Paternoster Row.

2. A Song. (As Chloe fair, etc.)

Four numbered stanzas, signed ‘G. Ebbare,’ which appeared in The Lady’s Magazine ... September, 1772. London: Robinson, 25 Paternoster Row.

3. To Emma.

Four stanzas, signed ‘G. Ebbaae,’ and dated Suffolk, Oct. 15, 1772, with the motto, ‘Multa cadunt inter calicem supremaque labra,’ which appeared in The Lady’s Magazine ... October, 1772. London: Robinson, 25 Paternoster Row.

4. Despair.

A duologue between Tyrsis and Damon, signed ‘G. Ebbare,’ with the motto

Heu mihi!
Quod nullis amor medicabilis herbis. Ovid.

which appeared in The Lady’s Magazine ... November, 1772. London: Robinson, 25 Paternoster Row.

5. Cupid.

Five stanzas, signed ‘G. Ebbare,’ with the motto

Whoe’er thou art, thy master know;
He has been, is, or shall be so,

which appeared in The Lady’s Magazine ... November, 1772. London: Robinson, 25 Paternoster Row.

6. Song. (Cease to bid me not to sing, etc.)

Two stanzas signed ‘G. Ebbare,’ which appeared in The Lady’s Magazine ... November, 1772. London: Robinson, 25 Paternoster Row.