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Bravado Quote by Henry Howarth Bashford

“As I came down the Highgate Hill, The Highgate Hill, the Highgate Hill, As I came down the Highgate Hill I met the sun's bravado, And saw below me, fold on fold, Grey to pearl and pearl to gold, This London like a land of old, The land of Eldorado.” quote by Henry Howarth Bashford
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“As I came down the Highgate Hill, The Highgate Hill, the Highgate Hill, As I came down the Highgate Hill I met the sun's bravado, And saw below me, fold on fold, Grey to pearl and pearl to gold, This London like a land of old, The land of Eldorado.”

Henry Howarth Bashford

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Highgate Hill”, 1915, Henry Howarth Bashford

The poem paints a vivid, golden vision of London, blending nature and myth.

In simple terms: London imagined as golden and ancient.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate poetic imagery.

Themes

nature myth urban beauty imagery

Mood

nostalgic dreamy

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • Travel writing
  • city tours
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

Romanticism symbolism visual metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the golden imagery evoke?
  • How does myth shape city perception?
A Different Perspective

Romanticized view may overlook modern realities.

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