Piscatory Eclogues; With Other Poetical Miscellanies (1771)

By Phineas Fletcher and Alexander Fraser Tytler

Book Overview

Piscatory Eclogues; With Other Poetical Miscellanies is a book of poetry written by Phinehas Fletcher and published in 1771. The book contains a collection of pastoral poems, or eclogues, that depict the lives of fishermen and their interactions with nature. The poems are written in a traditional pastoral style, with vivid descriptions of the natural world and the simple, rural lives of the fishermen. In addition to the eclogues, the book also includes a number of other poems on a variety of subjects, including love, nature, and religion. The poems are written in a variety of forms, including sonnets, odes, and elegies, and showcase Fletcher's skill as a poet. Overall, Piscatory Eclogues; With Other Poetical Miscellanies is a charming and engaging collection of poetry that offers a glimpse into the lives of rural fishermen and the beauty of the natural world.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163891983
• ISBN13: 9781163891988
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"