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.

1847.

46. Poetical Works ... with his letters and journals, and life by his Son. New edition. 8 vols. London: John Murray, 1847.

Collation: sm. 8º.

Contents: same as no. 40.

47. The Life and Poetical Works of the Rev. George Crabbe, edited by his Son. Complete in one volume. With portrait and vignette. London: John Murray, 1847.

Collation: la. 8º, pp. xii. 587.

Contents: same as no. 40.

Illustrations: Portrait after Phillips and title-vignette after Leslie.

1854.

48. Life and Poetical Works ... edited by his Son. Complete in one volume. New edition, with portrait and vignette. London: John Murray, 1854.

Collation: la. 8º, pp. viii. 584.

Contents: same as no. 40.

Illustrations: same as no. 47.

The engraved title is dated 1851.