An ode written to celebrate a grand Devonshire gathering, with charitable support at its heart.
This volume presents a lyrical tribute to the county’s fox-hunt culture, set against rustic estates and festive scenes. Rich in classical imagery, it captures the mood of a 1820s Devonshire soirée and the generosity of its hosts.
This edition compiles a long, ornate poem that meditates on place, tradition, and communal generosity. It blends rustic pleasures with mythic ornament—Diana, Venus, and the muses—woven through chants of the hunt and dancing in grand halls. The preface and introduction frame the work as both celebration and record of a widely shared social event.
What you’ll experience
- A lengthy poem that travels from sea-promenade skies to Devon’s green lanes, touching on nature, fame, and friendship.
- Classical allusions and a playful, celebratory tone that mirrors the event it commemorates.
- A sense of 19th‑century leisure culture, including the prestige of fox hunting and gallant gatherings.
- A historical artifact that also serves charity, with profits linked to a local hospital charity.
Ideal for readers of historical poetry and regional literary keepsakes, as well as collectors of early 19th‑century Devonshire memorabilia.