Quaint Gleanings from Ancient Poetry A Collection of Curious Poetical Compositions of the XVIth, XVIIth, and XVIIIth Centuries

"Quaint Gleanings from Ancient Poetry" by Edmund Goldsmid is an anthology of unique poems from the 1500s, 1600s, and 1700s. The book gives a look into the poetic styles and ideas of those times with pieces pulled from old papers and uncommon printings. Readers can explore a mix of famous and lesser-known poems that touch on everything from the sting of political jokes to the ache of love and grief. With work from poets like Anthony Munday and Thomas Lodge, along with writings from unknown creators, the collection captures the feelings and speech of older times, sharing stories of love, political struggles, and views on society, this compilation keeps old voices alive for new readers to discover and enjoy.