Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life of James Thomson"" by Henry S. Salt is a biography of the Scottish poet James Thomson. The book provides a detailed account of Thomson's life, from his childhood in Scotland to his career as a writer in London. Salt explores Thomson's literary influences, including the Scottish Enlightenment and the Romantic movement, and his contributions to the development of English literature. The book also delves into Thomson's personal life, his relationships with friends and family, and his struggles with depression and alcoholism. Salt's biography is a comprehensive study of a significant figure in English literature and provides valuable insights into the cultural and intellectual context in which Thomson lived and worked.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
