Michael Bruce

Michael Bruce (born March 27, 1746, Kinnesswood, Kinross-shire [now Perth and Kinross], Scot.—died July 5, 1767, Kinnesswood) was a Scottish poet whose works were allegedly "stolen" by the poet John Logan, provoking a long-lasting controversy. Bruce’s parents gave him a good education, and he attended four winter sessions at the University of Edinburgh. In 1766 he wrote his last and finest poem, “Elegy Written in Spring.” His reputation was spread, first through sympathy for his...