Publisher's Synopsis
Fleet Street Eclogues is a collection of poems written by John Davidson and published in 1895. The book contains a series of pastoral poems that are set in the bustling and chaotic streets of London's Fleet Street. The poems are written in a classical style, with each one featuring a dialogue between two characters who represent different aspects of society. The themes of the poems range from love and friendship to politics and social injustice. The characters in the poems include journalists, artists, and politicians, and they engage in witty and insightful conversations about the world around them. Overall, Fleet Street Eclogues is a fascinating glimpse into the social and political landscape of late 19th-century London, as seen through the eyes of one of its most talented poets.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.
