An Independent Tribute To the Memory of the Right Hon. William Pitt.

Published by London: Printed by J. Nichols, for Edward Orme, 1806

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First edition of this broadside following the death of Pitt the Younger. The poem is characteristic of Fitzgerald's patriotic, exuberant style. He links Pitt to the recently deceased Nelson and commends him as the friend of both monarch and people, who assured Britain's supremacy of the sea and upheld the liberty of foreign nations. "Fitzgerald enjoyed writing, although his enthusiasm was more pronounced than his talent. As the Gentleman's Magazine put it: 'his pen seized every opportunity of proving that his heart was as loyal as his principles were constitutional', and his more notable productions were either prologues for plays or appeals to the loyalty and valour of England's citizens" (ODNB). His patriotic, spirited works were open to criticism and parody. William Cobbett called him "the small beer poet", and Lord Byron bemoaned in English Bards and Scotch Reviewers having to hear "hoarse Fitzgerald bawl". Broadside (421 x 278 mm). Letterpress with woodcut border and two ornaments, headed by a stipple and etched portrait of William Pitt by Godby after Orme. Minor creasing and a few short closed tears at extremities, a little spotted. A very good copy.

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Title
An Independent Tribute To the Memory of the Right Hon. William Pitt.
Author
FITZGERALD, William Thomas.
Publisher
London: Printed by J. Nichols, for Edward Orme, 1806
Edition
1st Edition

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