James Thomson
1700–1748
Best-known poems
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Rule, Britannia
From “Alfred,” Act II. Sc. 5.
WHEN Britain first, at Heaven’s command,
Arose from out the azure main, … -
Winter Scenes
From “The Seasons: Winter”
THE KEENER tempests rise; and fuming dun
From all the livid east, or piercing north, …
All poems (12)
- A HymnFrom “The Seasons,” Conclusion
- Connubial LifeFrom “The Seasons: Spring”
- From “The Castle of Indolence”From Canto I.
- GiftsGive a man a horse he can ride,
- In the TrainAs we rush, as we rush in the Train,
- On the Death of a particular FriendAs those we love decay, we die in part,
- Rule, BritanniaFrom “Alfred,” Act II. Sc. 5.
- Sunday up the RiverMy love o'er the water bends dreaming;
- The Stag HuntFrom “The Seasons: Autumn”
- The VineThe wine of Love is music,
- Winter ScenesFrom “The Seasons: Winter”