The Cytezen And Uplondyshman: An Eclogue (1847)

The Cytezen And Uplondyshman: An Eclogue is a poem written by Alexander Barclay in 1847. The poem is written in the form of a dialogue between a citizen and a countryman, discussing their different lifestyles and perspectives on life. The citizen represents the urban, sophisticated lifestyle, while the countryman represents the rural, simple lifestyle. Throughout the poem, the two characters debate their different ways of living, with the citizen arguing for the benefits of city life, such as access to culture and education, while the countryman argues for the virtues of a simpler life, such as closer connection to nature and community. The poem is notable for its use of the eclogue form, a type of pastoral poetry that was popular in ancient Greece and Rome, and for its exploration of themes that are still relevant today, such as the tensions between urban and rural lifestyles and the value of simplicity and community.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.