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John Scott (9 January 1731 [1] – 12 December 1783), known as Scott of Amwell, was an English landscape gardener and writer on social matters. He was also the first notable Quaker poet, although in modern times he is remembered for only one anti-militarist poem.
Jul 12, 2018 · John Scott has an established reputation both in Europe and America as one of the most versatile composers on the international scene. John was born in the historic city of Bristol in the west of England.
Nov 21, 2021 · Conveying, in two octets of rhyming couplets, a direct and heartfelt antipathy to the depredations of war, John Scott’s fine lament reminds us that the rampant patriotism which characterized much indigenous poetry of the colonial and imperial eras of British history, was infrequently countered by an urge for peace and caution.
Compared to Scott's other works, it stands out for its vivid depiction of summer's extreme temperatures and its philosophical contemplations. The poem's language is simple and direct, with frequent use of personification and rhetorical questions to enhance its emotional impact.
John Scott (January 9, 1731 – December 12, 1783), known as Scott of Amwell, was a poet and writer on the alleviation of poverty. He was a wealthy Quaker who lived at Amwell near Ware in Hertfordshire, England.
John Scott (9 January 1731 – 12 December 1783), known as Scott of Amwell, was an English landscape gardener and writer on social matters. He was also the first notable Quaker poet, although in modern times he is remembered for only one anti-militarist poem.
A prominent political figure, John Scott was considered the greatest lawyer of his time. He developed trademark law by issuing numerous injunctions against merchants who sold goods bearing the name of other traders and also consolidated equity into a working body of legal principles.
