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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.

1820.

30. Tales of the Hall. 3 vols. London: John Murray, 1820.

Collation: 8º.

31. The Works of the Rev. George Crabbe, LL.B. In seven volumes. London: John Murray, Albemarle-Street, 1820.

Collation and Contents:

Vol. 1. 8º, pp. xxxiv. 249 contains Poems (1807).
Vol. 2. 8º, pp. xxxi. 292 contains The Borough.
Vol. 3. 8º, pp. xxii. 224 contains Tales (1812), 1–10.
Vol. 4. 8º, pp. 255 contains Tales (1812), 11–21.
Vol. 5. 8º, pp. xxiii. 203 contains Tales of the Hall. Books 1–8.
Vol. 6. 8º, pp. vii. 218 contains Tales of the Hall. Books 9–14.
Vol. 7. 8º, pp. vii. 234 contains Tales of the Hall. Books 15–22.

32. Works.... 5 vols. London: John Murray, 1820.

Collation: 8º.

Contents: same as no. 31.