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THE SEASONS; (To Which is Prefixed The Life of The Author, by P. Murdoch, D.D.F.R.S. and An Essay on The Plan and Character of The Poem by J. Aikin, M.D. Author: Thomson, James Title: THE SEASONS; (To Which is Prefixed The Life of The Author, by P. Murdoch, D.D.F.R.S. and An Essay on The Plan and Character of The Poem by J. Aikin, M.D. Publication: London, England: Wilkie and Robinson; J. Walker; Cadell and Davies; Scatcherd and Letterman; W. Lowndes; J. Nunn; Longman and Co.; C. Law; J. Carpenter; White and Cochrane; B. Crosby and Co.; Black and Co.; J. Murray; J. Richardson; L.B. Seeley; J. Booker; and Gale and Curtis, 1811 Description: Leather-bound. Octavo. Red calf double ruled in gilt to front board, followed by a border of gilt roll, and two additional borders, stamped in blind. Five raised bands (six compartments) decorated in gilt. Marbled edges, with interior gilt roll dentelles. Marbled endpapers, and a small armorial bookplate "RRC" and motto "Virtus In Actione Consistit". Printed by S.(Samuel) Hamilton of Weybridge. Pages bright and supple. "The Seasons" is a book-length poem in blank verse, "reflecting on the landscape of the countryside" Very Good. "...The Seasons ...was published one season at a time, Winter in 1726, Summer in 1727, Spring in 1728 and Autumn only in the complete edition of 1730.[ [It} was translated into German by Barthold Heinrich Brockes (1745). This translation formed the basis for a work with the same title by Gottfried van Swieten, which became the libretto for Haydn's oratorio The Seasons.[8] Artists such as Thomas Medland, Anker Smith and John Neagle (1792) created engravings to accompany the poems.[9] A bathing scene from Summer inspired paintings by Thomas Gainsborough, William Etty (Musidora: The Bather 'At the Doubtful Breeze Alarmed') and Johann Sebastian Bach the Younger. The piece was translated into French by the naturalist Joseph-Philippe-François Deleuze (1753–1835). Oscar Wilde included this poem, only half-sarcastically, in a list of ‘books not to read at all’ " (Wikipedia). Seller ID: 88335 Subject: Poetry Aardvark Rare Books Eugene, OR We work hard to make your Bookbuying Experience safe, easy and fun. Aardvark Books is a proud member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and IOBA, Independent Online Booksellers Association. Ezra is also an accredited and Qualified Appraiser of Books and Manuscripts, with a designation from the ASA (American Society of Appraisers), with considerable Archive experience as well. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent via the US Postal Service. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time in order to help reduce costs. International shipping is also available. Please inquire for a shipping quote before ordering. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.