Edward Or The Curate: A Poem, In Three Cantos (1787)

by Samuel Hoole

Book Overview

""Edward Or The Curate"" is a three-canto poem written by Samuel Hoole and published in 1787. The poem tells the story of Edward, a young curate who falls in love with a wealthy heiress named Sophia. However, Sophia's father disapproves of the match, and Edward is forced to leave his position as a curate and seek his fortune elsewhere. The first canto introduces the characters and sets the scene, while the second canto follows Edward as he leaves his home and seeks employment in London. He eventually finds work as a tutor to a wealthy family, but his thoughts always return to Sophia. In the third canto, Edward is reunited with Sophia, but their happiness is short-lived as her father continues to oppose their relationship. Throughout the poem, Hoole explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations. The language is poetic and lyrical, with a focus on emotional depth and vivid imagery. ""Edward Or The Curate"" was well-received by contemporary critics and remains a notable work of 18th-century English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104646137
• ISBN13: 9781104646134
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"