Database of Poems
Fare-Thee-Well! William Ewart Gladstone
1884: Representation of the People Act
Author: Anon [E.]
Publication: Border Advertiser
Published: 3 September 1884
Place of publication: Scotland
Publication type: Newspaper/Periodical
Featured individuals:
William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898)
A full copy of this poem is available.
Archive/Library: Galashiels Library
Pages(s): 4
A paean to the hero, the 'Grand Old Man' ie Gladstone. In eleven 4-line stanzas, the author sings the praises of Gladstone, speaking of him in Scotland but wishing him well as he goes home to continue the fight for the people's rights.