James Thomson books in order
Scottish writer
- Lived
- 1700–1748
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 11
James Thomson published 4 poetry collections, 3 plays and 4 other books, beginning with The Seasons (1726).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with James Thomson
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The Seasons
James Thomson's most-read book.
Poetry in order
The Seasons (1726)
Summer (1727)
Spring (1728)
The Poetical Works of James Thomson (1774)
Plays in order
The Tragedy of Sophonisba (1730)
Edward and Eleonora (1739)
Tancred and Sigismunda (1745)
Other books in order
Poetical Works (1720)
Tancred and Sigismunda. a Tragedy (1745)
The Castle of Indolence (1748)
Coriolanus (1749)
About James Thomson
James Thomson was a Scottish poet and playwright, known for his poems The Seasons and The Castle of Indolence, and for the lyrics of "Rule, Britannia!"
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
James Thomson FAQ
- How many books has James Thomson written?
- James Thomson published 4 poetry collections, 3 plays and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read James Thomson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Seasons.
- What is James Thomson's last book?
- Coriolanus (1749).
- What is James Thomson's most famous book?
- The Seasons (1726) is James Thomson's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.