William Shenstone (18 November 1714 – 11 February 1763) was an English poet and one of the earliest practitioners of landscape gardening.
William Shenstone
English poet
William Shenstone was an English poet and one of the earliest practitioners of landscape gardening through the development of his estate, The Leasowes. Wikipedia
Born: November 18, 1714, Halesowen, United Kingdom
Died: February 11, 1763 (age 48 years), Halesowen, United Kingdom
Resting place: St John the Baptist Church, Halesowen
Education: Solihull School, The Earls High School, and Pembroke College
Notable works: The Schoolmistress
Books
The school-mistress
1742
The works in verse and prose
Essays On Men And Manners
Men & manners
The Works In Verse And Prose, Volume 2
Poems Upon Various Occasions. Written for the Entertainment of the Author, and Printed for the Amusement of a Few Friends, Prejudic'd in His Favour. by William Shenstone, Gent
1737
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The works, in verse and prose, of William Shenstone Esq; in three volumes. With decorations. ... London: Printed for J. Dodsley in Pall-Mall, 1791.
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