""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...