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  • The Seasons — Summer

    A Timeless Ode to Nature's Splendor

    by James Thomson ...
    In "The Seasons 'Äî Summer," James Thomson presents a vivid and captivating portrayal of the summer season, characterized by lush imagery and rich sensory detail. Written in blank verse, Thomson's lyrical style evokes the vibrancy of nature, exploring the interplay between the human experience and the changing landscape. First published in the early 18th century, this poem situates itself within ... Read more

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  • The Seasons — Autumn

    Enriched edition.

    by James Thomson, Jared Black ...
    In "The Seasons — Autumn," James Thomson conjures a vivid portrayal of the autumnal landscape, steeped in rich imagery and reflective of the cyclical nature of both the environment and human experience. Written in the early 18th century, Thomson's work exemplifies the transition from the ornate, formal styles of the Augustan period to a more expressive and sensuous approach. Through sophisticated ... Read more

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  • The City of Dreadful Night

    Enriched edition. An Exploration of Existential Despair and Inner Darkness in Victorian Poetry

    by James Thomson, Trevor Lowe ...
    In "The City of Dreadful Night," James Thomson immerses readers in a hauntingly vivid urban landscape that serves as both a literal and metaphorical exploration of despair. This poem, embracing the aesthetic ideals of the Victorian era, employs a rich tapestry of vivid imagery and melancholic themes. Thomson's mastery of form and sound complements the poem's exploration of human suffering and ... Read more

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  • The Seasons — Winter

    Enriched edition. A Poetic Reflection on Winter's Beauty and Mortality

    by James Thomson, Trevor Lowe ...
    In "The Seasons '— Winter," part of his larger poem series, James Thomson intricately explores the harsh beauty of winter through vivid imagery and evocative language. The poem juxtaposes serene landscapes with the biting chill and reflective solitude that the season brings, encapsulating both external nature and human introspection. Thomson employs a rich, descriptive poetic style reflective of ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    Productivity: How to Create Space in Your Life for Health, Happiness, Opportunity, and Productivity (Motivate Yourself to Take Immediate Action, Get Things Done on Time and Boost Your Productivity)

    by James Thomson ...
    Narrated by Kenneth David, James Walker ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 39 min

    Are you tired of being distracted, or failing at simple tasks that you know you should be able to aceDo you want to develop study or work habits that will catapult you ahead of the competition and allow you to blaze new trails and stand out from the crowd? Do you believe that improving your memory or reading speed would be key to catapulting your productivity and thus, your successThis book ... Read more

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  • City Of Dreadful Night

    by James Thomson ...
    Series series
    In this haunting poem from the latter part of the nineteenth century, Scots-born writer James Thomson anticipated the modern age's nightmare vision of the city as a place of loneliness, alienation and spiritual despair. In contrast to the late Victorian confidence all around him, Thomson dared to face the possibility that the universe was utterly indifferent to human affairs. The strange and dark ... Read more

    $14.29 CAD

  • The City Of Dreadful Night

    “Life a dream in Death's eternal sleep.” 

    by James Thomson ...
    James Thomson was born in Port Glasgow, Scotland on November 23rd 1834. He was raised in Holloway, London in the Royal Caledonian Asylum an orphanage after his father was incapacitated by a stroke. He was educated at the Caledonian Asylum and then the Royal Military Academy before serving in Ireland. In his late 20s Thomson left the military and returned to London, where he worked as a clerk. ... Read more

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  • The City of Dreadful Night

    by James Thomson ...
    James Thomson, who wrote under the pseudonym Bysshe Vanolis, was a Scottish Victorian era poet famous primarily for the long poem "The City of Dreadful Night", first published in 1874, an expression of bleak pessimism in a dehumanized, uncaring urban environment.He struggled with depression, insomnia and alcohol-abuse throughout his short life and his work frequently reflected the bleakness and ... Read more

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  • Tarmea 2: An Unintentional Empire

    by James Thomson ...
    A great tale for fantasy readers, this story takes you on a thrilling voyage of revenge, packed with adventures that aim to secure the safety of the protagonists' people, both now and in the future. A marvellous follow-up to Return of the Kraken, it masterfully guides the reader through a narrative rich with exciting and meaningful encounters. Told from the perspectives of various characters with ... Read more

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  • A Better Ending

    A Brother's Twenty-Year Quest to Uncover the Truth About His Sister's Death

    by James Whitfield Thomson ...
    “Haunting and heartfelt...meticulously recounted with powerful suspense and hard-earned wisdom.” —Robert Kolker, author of Hidden Valley RoadA propulsive and “deeply human” (The Minnesota Star Tribune) memoir about a brother’s decades-long investigation into the circumstances surrounding his sister’s tragic death—and his own journey to forgiveness and closure.On a summer evening in 1974, Jim ... Read more

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  • Tarmea

    Return of the Kraken

    by James Thomson ...
    For generations now, Toli's island has known nothing but peace and prosperity. But suddenly, the son of an old enemy, who holds this royal lineage after the demise of his father, returns to wreak havoc and enslave the occupants of the island. However, unknown to themselves, the peaceful islanders have a secret ally, a powerful ally: through lucky coincidence and the attention of their allies, the ... Read more

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  • Letters on the Moral and Religious State of South America

    Enriched edition. Written during a residence of nearly seven years in Buenos Aires, Chile, Peru and Colombia

    by James D.D. Thomson, Ryan Wells ...
    In "Letters on the Moral and Religious State of South America," James D.D. Thomson provides a profound exploration of the ethical and spiritual landscape of 19th-century South America, weaving together vivid observations and insightful critiques. Through a series of correspondence, Thomson employs a letter format that personalizes his reflections, revealing the interplay between societal ... Read more

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