Fugitive Poetry. 1600–1878

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Fugitive Poetry. 1600–1878 (1878)
edited by J. C. Hutchieson
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Fugitive Poetry
Fugitive Poetry

The "Chandos Classics."'


Fugitive Poetry.

1600–1878

Compiled and edited by

J. C. Hutchieson,

Author of "village Voices," etc.

Frederick Warne and Co.
Frederick Warne and Co.

London:

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Ballantyne Press
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Chandos Street, London

Preface.


In assigning myself the task of compiling the present volume of Fugitive Poetry, I was not unaware of the difficulty attendant on such an undertaking, to wit, the certainty of the liability to err repeating itself at every step, from so many pieces having been published anonymously whose authors are now known, and the probability of compilers setting down as anonymous pieces whose authors were unknown to them.

Although I have used all care and inquiry to clear doubt and avoid error, in so far as they presented themselves, I am constrained to remark that I should not be surprised to hear that a few pieces are included into this collection whose authors are known to some, or whose authorships may yet be claimed. It is possible that such a work as the present could be in a great measure perfected, although beyond the power of one person to accomplish, and I will therefore be glad to hear from any one who may discover in the present collection any piece whose authorship is known.

I take the present opportunity to return thanks to friends who have rendered me assistance in collecting, and also to those Editors and Publishers who have readily granted permission to include in this selection pieces from their compilations, &c., that are held as copyright; but, should any have been inserted, either by accident, or through ignorance, in respect of which permission ought to have been obtained, I trust that this will serve as an apology for the oversight or omission, and that their like generosity will be extended towards me.

From Fugitive Prose I have made a few extracts and selections, which, I trust, will be an acceptable supplement.

J. C. H.

Stoneywood, near Aberdeen.
1878.

CONTENTS.


Page

Page

A Wish
21
Hymn
25
Prayer
51
Spirit of God, that Moved of Old
16
Stanzas
62
Time
61
Waves
76
Wearied
76
A Storm
220
Ben Nevis
215
Dew
182
Eventide
225
Flowers
186
Frost
184
Glencoe
215
Morning
178
Nature
224
October
174
Solitude
170
Summer
172
Summer
173
Sunrise
157
Sunset
159
The Furze
199
Twilight
179
Come Home
244
Genius
310
Gleamin'
296
Home
243
Home
244
Kosciusko
233
Midnight
296
On Guard
284
Palmyra
235
Pompeii
236
Scotland
229
The Press
313
Canzonet
421
Fidelity
325
The Charm
324
Billy Dip
461
Boxiana
449
Economy
473
Elessdé
492
Fashion
425
Fools
494
Hot Day
430
Joe Wood
444
Saturday
431
Shadows
463
Surnames
496
The Dose
519
Tobacco
475
Waterloo
528
Chapters (not listed in original)

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