Poetry

Lewesdon Hill, with other poems

Capturing the essence of nature and human experience through timeless poetryBy William Crowe

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In "Lewesdon Hill, with Other Poems," William Crowe showcases an evocative blend of Romantic sensibilities and early 19th-century English poetic tradition. The collection is notable for its pastoral imagery, reflecting Crowe's deep appreciation for the natural landscape'Äîparticularly the captivating vistas of Dorset. With a lyrical style characterized by rich descriptions and contemplative themes, Crowe captures the interplay between nature and human emotion. His verse not only solicits an aesthetic appreciation of the environment but also engages with prevailing philosophical questions of identity and existence, positioning Crowe as a crucial figure in the transition between the neoclassical and the Romantic movements. William Crowe, often overshadowed by contemporaries, was deeply rooted in the English countryside, which significantly influenced his poetic voice. His formative years spent in the lush scenery of Dorset provided both inspiration and material for his work. A fellow of Oriel College, Oxford, Crowe'Äôs intellectual pursuits in literature and philosophy, coupled with his fondness for nature, embody his desire to convey the sublime beauty of the English landscape and its emotional resonance. "Lewesdon Hill, with Other Poems" is highly recommended for readers interested in the nuances of Romantic poetry and the exploration of the human spirit in dialogue with nature. Crowe's ability to evoke profound imagery and meditative reflections invites readers to immerse themselves in the pastoral beauty of his verses, making it a significant addition to any poetry enthusiast'Äôs collection.

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GenrePoetry

Length2 hrs 56 mins

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Publish dateJul 9, 2023

LanguageEnglish

1LEWESDON HILL.

46SONNET.

2Note 1, page 4, line 10.

47SONG.

3Note 2, p. 10, line 7.

48SONG.

4Note 3, page 16, line 4.

49SONG.

5Note 4, page 16, line 10.

50SONG. TO A LADY GOING TO HER FAMILY IN IRELAND.

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6Note 5, page 18, line 6.

51TO THE SUN.

7Note 6, page 22, line 1.

52SONG.

8Note 7, page 23, lines 5 and 6.

53TO A LADY, FORTUNE-TELLING WITH CARDS.

9Note 8, page 23, line 10.

54EPIGRAM.

10Note 9, page 24, line 2.

55ON TWO ENGLISH POETS, WHO FLOURISHED IN THE FORMER HALF OF THE LAST CENTURY, AND PUBLISHED COMPLIMENTARY VERSES ON EACH OTHER.

11Note 10, page 25, line 3.

56VERSES TO THE HONOUR OF THE LONDON PASTRYCOOK, WHO MARKED “NO POPERY” ON HIS PIES, &amp;C.

12Note 11, page 27, line 11.

57ON THE FUNERAL OF ⸺, IN A HEARSE AND SIX, FOLLOWED BY A MOURNING COACH AND FOUR.

13Note 12, page 33, line 2.

58PARODY ON DRYDEN’S “THREE POETS,” &amp;c.

14Note 13, page 34, line 1.

59EPIGRAM.

15Note 14, page 34, line 11.

60AN EXPOSTULATORY SUPPLICATION TO DEATH, AFTER THE DECEASE OF DR. BURNEY.

16POEMS.

61ON THE DECEASE OF HORNE TOOKE.

17INSCRIBED BENEATH THE PICTURE OF AN ASS.

62INSCRIPTION FOR THE GRANITE SARCOPHAGUS BROUGHT FROM ALEXANDRIA TO THE BRITISH MUSEUM.

18ODE TO THE LYRIC MUSE. SPOKEN IN THE THEATRE AT THE INSTALLATION OF LORD NORTH, CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD.

63INSCRIPTION FOR A STATUE OF FIELD-MARSHAL SUWOROW.

19VERSES INTENDED TO HAVE BEEN SPOKEN IN THE THEATRE TO THE DUKE OF PORTLAND, AT HIS INSTALLATION AS CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, IN THE YEAR 1793.

64ON FIELD-MARSHAL SUWOROW. A DIALOGUE.

20ON THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN COOK.

65ON F. W. THE KING OF PRUSSIA’S INEFFECTUAL ATTEMPT ON WARSAW.

21ELEGY TO THE MEMORY OF DR. W. HAYES, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC IN THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD.

66POLITICAL ADVICE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FRENCH CONVENTION. A DIALOGUE.

22THE WORLD[16]. INTENDED AS AN APOLOGY FOR NOT WRITING. BY A LADY.

67WRITTEN WHEN BUONAPARTE WAS ALTERING THE GOVERNMENTS OF GERMANY.

23THE BRITISH THEATRE. WRITTEN IN 1775.

68SUGGESTED BY READING DRYDEN’S BRITANNIA REDIVIVA, A Poem on the Prince, born on the 10th of June, 1688.

24ON TWO PUBLICATIONS, ENTITLED EDITIONS OF TWO OF OUR POETS.

69SUCCESSION.

25THE SPLEEN.

70EPIGRAM.

26LINES WRITTEN WITH A PENCIL IN A LADY’S ALMANAC.

71ON THE INCREASE OF HUMAN LIFE.

27TO A YOUNG GENTLEWOMAN, WITH THOMSON’S SEASONS, DOUBLED DOWN AT THE STORY OF PALEMON AND LAVINIA.

72ODE TO THE KING OF FRANCE. 1823.

28SONNET.

73VERSES SPOKEN IN THE THEATRE, OXFORD, AT THE INSTALLATION OF THE CHANCELLOR, LORD GRENVILLE, JULY 10, 1810, BY HENRY CROWE, A COMMONER OF WADHAM COLLEGE.

29SONNET TO PETRARCH.

74AD MUSAS.

30TO A LADY, WHO DESIRED SOME SPECIMENS OF THE AUTHOR’S POETRY.

75JEPTHÆ VOTUM.

31EPITAPH ON A CHILD WHO DIED OF A SCARLET FEVER IN THE FIFTEENTH MONTH OF HIS AGE. 1802.

76PALMYRA.

32EPITAPH ON SIR CHARLES TURNER, BART. IN THE FAMILY MAUSOLEUM AT KIRK LEATHAM, YORKSHIRE.

77AD HYACINTHUM. 1791.

33LINES WRITTEN AT THE TOMB OF WILLIAM OF WYKEHAM, IN WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL.

78ROMULUS. SCRIPTUS 1803.

34TRANSLATION OF A GREEK INSCRIPTION UPON A FOUNTAIN[21].

79HELENA INSULA.