Poetical Works of James Thomson (Vintage 1965 Hardcover)

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“The Poetical Works of James Thomson” edited by J. Logie Robertson is a compilation of the works of the Scottish poet James Thomson, who is best known for his poem “The Seasons” and the influential blank verse tragedy “The Tragedy of Sophonisba.” J. Logie Robertson was a Scottish literary scholar and critic who edited several editions of Thomson’s works, aiming to preserve and present his poetry for contemporary readers. This edition likely includes a selection of Thomson’s poems along with editorial notes, commentary, and perhaps biographical information about the poet. Thomson’s works often celebrate nature, rural life, and the sublime, making him a significant figure in eighteenth-century English literature.