Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 78 Crabbe, George 1754 1832 Miscellaneous Poems Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Sir Eustace Grey -- The Hall of Justice -- Woman -- The birth of flattery -- Reflections. Mark Sherwood "Miscellaneous Poems by George Crabbe" is a collection of poetry written during the early 19th century. This book features a variety of poems that explore themes of human suffering, morality, and the complexities of life, often reflecting on the nature and consequences of pride, love, and loss. George Crabbe, known for his keen observations of society and deep sympathy for the struggles of the less fortunate, employs vivid imagery and emotional depth throughout his works. The collection begins with "Sir Eustace Grey," a poignant narrative that follows the tragic fall of a once-admired nobleman into madness after personal betrayals and the loss of his family. Through this character, Crabbe articulates themes of regret and the fragile nature of happiness. Other poems like "The Hall of Justice" and "Woman" highlight societal issues such as justice, compassion, and the intrinsic nature of humanity. "The Birth of Flattery" examines the interplay of deceit and praise, indicating how flattery can cloud genuine relationships. Throughout, Crabbe’s ability to intertwine emotional depth with social commentary creates a resonant exploration of human experience that remains impactful and relevant. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en English poetry -- 19th century PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 180751 83745 2024-10-27T18:00:44.554690 2023-10-03T04:50:41.640840 text/html text/html 65284 2024-10-27T16:57:26 text/html 107504 2024-10-27T18:01:04.518588 application/epub+zip 110146 2024-10-27T18:00:54.621645 application/epub+zip 94765 2024-10-27T18:00:48.625668 application/epub+zip 259877 2024-10-27T18:01:11.652598 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 214830 2024-10-27T18:01:03.757604 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147737 2022-09-03T06:24:11.419893 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 71549 71645 2024-10-27T18:00:43.175703 2023-10-03T04:50:40.893847 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 51839 2024-10-27T16:57:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19894 2024-10-27T18:01:11.791550 application/rdf+xml 14930 2024-10-27T18:00:53.938674 image/jpeg 3677 2024-10-27T18:00:53.634650 image/jpeg 106775 2024-10-27T18:00:44.564685 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia