Tales by George Crabbe
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"Tales" by George Crabbe is a collection of poetic narratives written during the late 18th to early 19th century. The poems explore various human experiences and societal issues through engaging characters and moral lessons. Crabbe's work often reflects on the human condition, addressing themes of morality, social justice, and personal dilemmas that reveal the complexities of life. The opening of "Tales" introduces the first story, "The Dumb Orators," focusing on Justice Bolt,
a passionate and eloquent lawyer who is revered in his local community. He aspires to teach the value of propriety and good citizenship but encounters a group of dissidents at a meeting who ridicule the institutions he wishes to defend. Despite his formidable reputation, Bolt struggles in the face of opposition, grappling with his fears and the ridicule of radical thinkers. Through the portrayal of Justice Bolt's internal conflict and societal commentary, Crabbe sets the stage for a deeper exploration of character and ethics throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Crabbe, George, 1754-1832 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tales |
| Contents | The dumb orators; or, the benefit of society -- The parting hour -- The gentleman farmer -- Procrastination -- The patron -- The frank courtship -- The widow's tale -- The mother -- Arabella -- The lover's journey -- Edward Shore -- 'Squire Thomas; or, the precipitate choice -- Jesse and Colin -- The struggles of conscience -- Advice; or, the 'squire and the priest -- The confidant -- Resentment -- The wager -- The convert -- The brothers -- The learned boy. |
| Credits | Mark Sherwood |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5217 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 381 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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