INVENTORY #130093
The Seasons, Hymns, Ode, and Songs, of James Thomson: With His Life, By Mr. Murdoch; And a Complete Glossary and Index
THOMSON, James
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Thomson's lengthy blank verse poem "The Seasons" was extremely influential, inspiring works by composers and artists. Today, however, he may be better remembered for the lyrics to "Rule Britannia" set to music by Thomas Arne.
Publication Info
- Publisher: Printed by and for J. W. H. Payne et al
- Edition: Stereotype edition
- Date Published: 1814
- Place Published: London
- ISBN: n/a
Details
- Condition: Good
- Signed: No
- Dust Jacket: No
- Jacket Condition: n/a
- Details:
323 p. 20 cm. Engraved portrait frontispiece and four other engraved plates. Full leather with blank and gold impressing. Marbled text block edges. Small tears in hinge bottoms, corners bumped. Ink inscription on a front endpaper. Tissue guards over engravings a little foxed and guard over portrait has tear in centre.