James Thomson (poet)

James Thomson (poet)

James Thomson (11 September 1700 – 27 August 1748) was a Scottish poet and playwright, known for his masterpiece The Seasons and the lyrics of Rule, Britannia!.

Read more about James Thomson (poet):  Scotland, 1700-1725, London, 1725-1727, Later Life, 1728-1748, Editions

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