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Born in September 11, 1700 / Died in August 27, 1748 / United Kingdom / English

Poems by James Thomson

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A Man Perishing in the Snow: From Whence Reflections are Raised on the Miseries of Life.

... And point out the parting anguish! Thought fond man ...

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Insects In Summer

... Ten thousand forms! ten thousand different tribes! ...

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On The Hoop

... Till the south pole shall with the northern meet ...

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To The Memory Of The Right Honourable Lord Talbot, Late Chancellor Of Great Britain. Addressed To Hi

...   How the heart listened while he, pleading, spoke! ...

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The Morning Lark

... Gilds thee in thy tuneful flight, ...

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To Amanda

... In vain the freshening fields appear:— ...

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Rambles In Autumn

... And woods, fields, gardens, orchards, all around, ...

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On The Death Of His Mother

... The oppressor's scourge, the scorn of wealthy pride, ...

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Sheep-Sheering

... While the glad circle round them yield their souls ...

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To Love (Amanda)

...   And cure while young this pleasing smart ...

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A Pastoral Entertainment

... No maddening liquors spoil'd their harmless mirth, ...

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To Her I Love

...   While, under every well-known tree, ...

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A Pastoral Between Thirsis And Corydon, Upon The Death Of Damon, By Whom Is Meant Mr. W. Riddell

... Ye winds, breathe sighs as through the air you rove, ...

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Verses On Receiving A Flower From His Mistress

... Your case is mine -- Absence, that plague of love! ...

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Song

...   Invite your lover's circling arms ...