Edward FitzGerald and "Posh" "Herring Merchants"

"EDWARD FITZGERALD AND 'POSH'" by James Blyth is the story of a surprising friendship between a famous poet and a common fisherman. This early 20th-century book shows the gentle, human side of Edward FitzGerald through his bond with Joseph Fletcher, nicknamed "Posh". The story uses letters between the two men to reveal their warm, funny connection, even though one was a respected writer and the other was a working man. It illustrates how much FitzGerald cared for Posh, despite their different backgrounds, also painting a picture of Posh's life and struggles as they worked together in the herring business, suggesting that their friendship would face some hard times.