RARE! English Poet William Mason Clipped Signature

"English Poet" William Mason Clipped Signature. February 1724 - 7 April 1797 was an. Amateur draughtsman, author, editor and gardener. St John's College, Cambridge.

1754 and held a number of posts in the church. In 1747, his poem Musaeus. Was published to acclaim and. Quickly went through several editions. A monody on the death of Pope, and written in imitation of Milton's. Bewail Pope's death; Chaucer speaks in an. Imitation of old English, and Spenser speaks two stanzas after the metre of.

And three stanzas in the style of. There is nothing remarkable about these.

His other works are the historical tragedies. (1759) both used in translation as libretti.

And a long poem on. Garden designs included one for the.

Entered the Church in 1754, and in 1762 became the. Who was a great influence on his. To which are prefixed Memoirs. Of his Life and Writings by W[illiam].

Was also a friend of. Mason's artwork was considered worthy of showing at. Two of his works of scenes at the.

A Country Racecourse with horses preparing to. Start" and "A Country Racecourse with horses running.

1797, Mason hurt his shin on a Friday while stepping out of his carriage. Was able to officiate in his church at Aston on the following Sunday. From the injury on the following Wednesday, 7 April. Mason may be found in the church at.

A cenotaph was also erected by Countess Harcourt in the.