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J. Thomson : unknown

Byron thanks J. Thomson (unidentified) for volume of poems, 27 September 1813: 'I have derived considerable pleasure from ye. perusal of parts of the book - to the whole I have not yet had time to do justice by more than a slight inspection.'

Century: 1800-1849     Reader/Listener/Group: George Gordon, Lord Byron      

J. A. K. Thomson : The Greek Tradition: Essays in the Reconstruction of Ancient Thought

‘I’ve been reading Wells’ "What is coming …" Hazlitt’s Essays, and a glorious book of critical essays by [J.] A. K. Thompson, called "The Greek Tradition". I read no fiction. Wells’ "Wife of Sir Eric Harman" which I’ve just finished isn’t fiction.’

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Wilfred Owen      Print: Book

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