The Philistine : a periodical of protest (Vol. I, No. 6, November 1895)

The Philistine arrives each month as a modest yet meticulously crafted journal, offering a surprising mix of verses, ancient songs, and short essays. From Blake’s lyrical fragments to medieval Latin student chants, the pages bring together voices that span centuries, all presented on hand‑made paper with elegant typefaces that betray a love of the book as object. Its modest price and subscription model invite anyone who enjoys wandering through literary curiosities without the pressure of mainstream trends.

In this inaugural issue the reader meets a solemn sonnet of despair, a brief discourse on Marcus Aurelius, and a selection of Sappho’s fragmented poems, each chosen to provoke quiet reflection and a gentle protest against cultural complacency. The tone is conversational yet reverent, reminding the listener of a private salon where ideas are exchanged over a steaming cup of tea. For those who cherish the tactile pleasure of a well‑bound volume, the journal promises regular journeys into the lesser‑known corners of poetry and thought.