The Works

The Works

James Thomson

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781286542347
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'The Works, Volume 2' presents a collection of poetry by James Thomson, a prominent Scottish poet of the 18th century. This volume includes 'Liberty,' 'The Castle of Indolence,' and 'Poems on Several Occasions,' showcasing Thomson’s diverse poetic styles and thematic concerns. 'Liberty' explores concepts of freedom and national identity, reflecting the political and philosophical currents of the Enlightenment era. 'The Castle of Indolence' is an allegorical poem written in Spenserian stanzas, offering a moral critique of idleness and luxury. The volume also contains a variety of shorter poems addressing various subjects and occasions, demonstrating Thomson’s versatility as a poet. This collection offers readers a glimpse into the literary landscape of the 18th century and the works of a significant figure in Scottish literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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