Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 80 Crabbe, George 1754 1832 Miscellaneous Poems 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.) Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English poetry -- 19th century PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 180750 2025-07-03T03:32:07.400303 text/html 65284 2024-10-27T16:57:26 text/html 107528 2025-07-03T03:32:13.942224 application/epub+zip 110129 2025-07-03T03:32:10.157265 application/epub+zip 94748 2025-07-03T03:32:09.031267 application/epub+zip 259883 2025-07-03T03:32:16.049248 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 214830 2025-07-03T03:32:13.265229 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147737 2022-09-03T06:24:11.419893 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 71549 2025-07-03T03:32:06.369287 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51839 2024-10-27T16:57:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16039 2025-07-03T03:32:16.173209 application/rdf+xml 14930 2025-07-03T03:32:09.548259 image/jpeg 3677 2025-07-03T03:32:09.287262 image/jpeg 106778 2025-07-03T03:32:07.409261 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia