Fleet Street Eclogues (1895)

Fleet Street Eclogues is a collection of poems written by John Davidson and published in 1895. The book consists of a series of satirical and sometimes humorous poems that take aim at the literary and journalistic world of London's Fleet Street in the late 19th century. The poems are written in the form of eclogues, a type of pastoral poetry that typically portrays rural life and the natural world. In this case, however, Davidson uses the form to comment on the urban landscape of London and the people who inhabit it. The poems are filled with references to contemporary events, figures, and institutions, and offer a sharp critique of the social and political climate of the time. Davidson's writing is marked by a biting wit and a keen sense of observation, making Fleet Street Eclogues a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in the literary and cultural history of late Victorian England.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.