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Leather. Condition: Very Good. A charming illustrated edition of two of James Thomson's most popular poetical works, with an introduction by Allan Cunningham. In a full red morocco binding. A series of poems by James Thomson, a Scottish poet and playwright. The Seasons consist of four poems which were extremely influential, and stimulated works by Joshua Reynolds, John Christopher Smith, Joseph Haydn, Thomas Gainsborough and J. M. W. Turner. Castle of Indolence is written in Spenserian stanzas, which were outdated at the time, and initiated an interest which would later influence English Romantic poets such as Lord Byron, William Wordsworth, and John Keats. With a biographical and critical introduction by Allan Cunningham, a Scottish poet and author. Including in text illustrations throughout by Samuel William. In a full morocco binding. Externally, fading to spine, with light shelf wear to the head and tail. Rubbing to joints and extremities of boards. Slight cracking to the head and tail of the joints. Odd light mark to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good. Samuel Williams (illustrator). book.…