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	Scott wrote poems, books, and plays. He first experimented with poetry in 1901. Encouraged and guided by the French poet Charles Bonnier, Scott began composing poetry.<ref>Leland~~, Kurt~~, ~~"The Multiple Masters of Cyril Scott " Quest 108:2, pg 21-27,~~ https://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/the-multiple-masters-of-cyril-scott</ref> Between 1904 and 1905, he published his first volume of poetry, ''The Shadows of Silence and the Songs of Yesterday''. In 1910, his second volume of poetry, ''The Voice of the Ancient'', was published followed by his third volume, ''The Vales of Unity''. He also translated works of other poets such as Stefan George.		Scott wrote poems, books, and plays. He first experimented with poetry in 1901. Encouraged and guided by the French poet Charles Bonnier, Scott began composing poetry.<ref>Kurt Leland, [https://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/the-multiple-masters-of-cyril-scott "The Multiple Masters of Cyril Scott "] ''Quest'' 108 no.2 (Spring, 2020): 21-27.</ref> Between 1904 and 1905, he published his first volume of poetry, ''The Shadows of Silence and the Songs of Yesterday''. In 1910, his second volume of poetry, ''The Voice of the Ancient'', was published followed by his third volume, ''The Vales of Unity''. He also translated works of other poets such as Stefan George.

	Scott wrote 41 books about various topics including music, alternative medicine, occultism, and Theosophy.<ref>https://www.cyrilscott.net/writings</ref> Among the best known is his initiate series, portraying the path of initiation and human spiritual development. The first book of his trilogy, ''The Initiate, Some Impressions of a Great Soul'', was published anonymously in 1920. In 1927, he wrote the second volume in the Initiate trilogy, ''The Initiate in the New World'', followed in 1932 by the final volume of his trilogy series, ''Initiate in the Dark Cycle''.		Scott wrote 41 books about various topics including music, alternative medicine, occultism, and Theosophy.<ref>[https://www.cyrilscott.net/writings Writings in Cyrilscott.net].</ref> Among the best known is his initiate series, portraying the path of initiation and human spiritual development. The first book of his trilogy, '''''The Initiate, Some Impressions of a Great Soul''''', was published anonymously in 1920. In 1927, he wrote the second volume in the Initiate trilogy, ''The Initiate in the New World'', followed in 1932 by the final volume of his trilogy series, ''Initiate in the Dark Cycle''.

	He also wrote the introduction to astrologer David Anrias’ book ''Through the Eyes of the Masters''. In 1935, he wrote ''An Outline of Modern Occultism'' which listed the characteristics of initiates and masters. Scott wrote two autobiographies, the second entitled ''Bone of Contention'' was published a year before his death. A full list of books he authored can be found [https://www.cyrilscott.net/writings#/books-by-cyril-scottt/ here].		He also wrote the introduction to astrologer David Anrias’ book ''Through the Eyes of the Masters''. In 1935, he wrote ''An Outline of Modern Occultism'' which listed the characteristics of initiates and masters. Scott wrote two autobiographies, the second entitled ''Bone of Contention'' was published a year before his death. A full list of books he authored can be found [https://www.cyrilscott.net/writings#/books-by-cyril-scottt/ here].

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	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd3aw9v8yHk Lotus Land, Op. 47, No. 1], Performance by Paul Barton, YouTube, December 19, 2016.		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd3aw9v8yHk Lotus Land, Op. 47, No. 1], Performance by Paul Barton, YouTube, December 19, 2016.

			* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulBVCoIidYs Piano Sonato No. 1], original version (1909), Performance by pianist Michael Schafer, YouTube, August 15, 2020

	* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mjiwmsemdALdsYZAYlUuNlOSoC4T6sfPY The Songs of Cyril Scott], Charlotte de Rothschild and Adrian Farmer, YouTube, Last updated on September 20, 2025.		* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mjiwmsemdALdsYZAYlUuNlOSoC4T6sfPY The Songs of Cyril Scott], Charlotte de Rothschild and Adrian Farmer, YouTube, Last updated on September 20, 2025.

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	* A selective list of compositions and books by Cyril Scott can be found on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_Scott Wikipedia].		* A selective list of compositions and books by Cyril Scott can be found on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_Scott Wikipedia].

			Musical Performances

			* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDBJkEFcfrk Don't Come in Sir, Please!, Op. 43, No. 2], Performance by Charlotte de Rothschild and Adrian Farmer, YouTube, Released April 5, 2018.

			* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd3aw9v8yHk Lotus Land, Op. 47, No. 1], Performance by Paul Barton, YouTube, December 19, 2016.

			* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mjiwmsemdALdsYZAYlUuNlOSoC4T6sfPY The Songs of Cyril Scott], Charlotte de Rothschild and Adrian Farmer, YouTube, Last updated on September 20, 2025.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/scott-cyril-meir Scott, Cyril Meir] in Theosophy World.		* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/scott-cyril-meir Scott, Cyril Meir] in Theosophy World.

	* The Official ~~Cyril Scott Website:~~ https://www.cyrilscott.net/		* The Official [https://www.cyrilscott.net/ Cyril Scott Website]

	Leland, Kurt, ~~"The Multiple Masters of Cyril Scott " Quest 108:2, pg 21-27,~~ https://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/the-multiple-masters-of-cyril-scott		* Leland, Kurt, [https://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/the-multiple-masters-of-cyril-scott "The Multiple Masters of Cyril Scott "] Quest 108:2, pg 21-27.

	The Cyril Scott Companion, Unity in Diversity, Edited by Desmond Scott, Lewis Foreman and Leslie De’Ath~~, https://www~~.~~cyrilscott.net/writings~~		* [https://www.cyrilscott.net/writings The Cyril Scott Companion], Unity in Diversity, Edited by Desmond Scott, Lewis Foreman and Leslie De’Ath.

	A selective list of compositions and books can be found ~~here:~~ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_Scott		* A selective list of compositions and books by Cyril Scott can be found on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_Scott Wikipedia].

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 [[File:Cyril Scott.jpg|right|210px|thumb|Detail of Cyril Scott painting by George Hall Neale, National Portrait Gallery, London]]
-'''Cyril Scott''' was an English composer and Theosophist. [[James Cousins|Dr. James Cousins]] described him as "the charming lyricist in sound."<ref>James H. Cousins, "The Life and Work of Jean Delville, Theosophist Painter-Poet." ''The Theosophist''47.3 (December 1925), 396.</ref>
+'''Cyril Scott''' was an English composer, author, poet and Theosophist. [[James Cousins|Dr. James Cousins]] described him as "the charming lyricist in sound."<ref>James H. Cousins, "The Life and Work of Jean Delville, Theosophist Painter-Poet." ''The Theosophist''47.3 (December 1925), 396.</ref>
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+== Personal life and education==
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 == Involvement with Theosophical Society ==
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 * [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/scott-cyril-meir Scott, Cyril Meir] in Theosophy World.
 == Notes ==

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	(website file: 5A/26).</ref>; osteopath Dr. Frederick Grantham-Browne<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 60351		(website file: 5A/26).</ref>; osteopath Dr. Frederick Grantham-Browne<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 60351
	(website file: 5A/77).</ref>; Mrs. Janette Mary Fernie Thesiger<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 70035		(website file: 5A/77).</ref>; Mrs. Janette Mary Fernie Thesiger<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 70035
	(website file: 6B/30).</ref>; photograph Alfred Langdon Coburn<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 74185 (website file: 6C/50).</ref>; Mrs. Edith W. Coburn<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 74187 (website file: 6C/50).</ref>; medium Mrs. Nelsa Chaplin<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 74224 (website file: 6C/51).</ref>; healer Alexander Chaplin<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 74225 (website file: 6C/51).</ref		(website file: 6B/30).</ref>; photograph Alfred Langdon Coburn<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 74185 (website file: 6C/50).</ref>; Mrs. Edith W. Coburn<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 74187 (website file: 6C/50).</ref>; medium Mrs. Nelsa Chaplin<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 74224 (website file: 6C/51).</ref>; healer Alexander Chaplin<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 74225 (website file: 6C/51).</ref>; Mrs. Eugene Goossens<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 79948 (website file: 7B/28).</ref>; and Scott's first wife Mrs. Rose L. Scott<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 109392 (website file: 10B/17).</ref>.

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	(website file: 4C/33).</ref>, and Mlle. Belli Heermann<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 58295		(website file: 4C/33).</ref>, and Mlle. Belli Heermann<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 58295
	(website file: 5A/26).</ref>; osteopath Dr. Frederick Grantham-Browne<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 60351		(website file: 5A/26).</ref>; osteopath Dr. Frederick Grantham-Browne<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 60351
	(website file: 5A/77).</ref>;		(website file: 5A/77).</ref>; Mrs. Janette Mary Fernie Thesiger<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 70035
			(website file: 6B/30).</ref>; photograph Alfred Langdon Coburn<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 74185 (website file: 6C/50).</ref>; Mrs. Edith W. Coburn<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 74187 (website file: 6C/50).</ref>; medium Mrs. Nelsa Chaplin<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 74224 (website file: 6C/51).</ref>; healer Alexander Chaplin<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 74225 (website file: 6C/51).</ref

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	Scott was admitted as a member of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] in London on December 27, 1914.<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 57258 (website file: 4E/66).</ref> He associated with a large group of Theosophists: lawyer and portrait painter Vaman Shankar Pandit<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 23481 (website file: 2C/5).</ref>, German painter Melchior Lechter<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 42345 (website file: 4A/10).</ref>; German poet Dr. Karl Wolfskehl<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 42553 (website file: 4A/15).</ref>		Scott was admitted as a member of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] in London on December 27, 1914.<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 57258 (website file: 4E/66).</ref> He associated with a large group of Theosophists: lawyer and portrait painter Vaman Shankar Pandit<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 23481 (website file: 2C/5).</ref>, German painter Melchior Lechter<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 42345 (website file: 4A/10).</ref>; German poet Dr. Karl Wolfskehl<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 42553 (website file: 4A/15).</ref>; astrologer Brian Anrias Ross<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 49417 (website file: 4C/33).</ref>; Swiss members Mlle. Maya Heermann<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 58294
			(website file: 4C/33).</ref>, Mme. Isabel Heermann<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 58296
			(website file: 4C/33).</ref>, and Mlle. Belli Heermann<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 58295
			(website file: 5A/26).</ref>; osteopath Dr. Frederick Grantham-Browne<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 60351
			(website file: 5A/77).</ref>;

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	Scott was admitted as a member of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] in London on December 27, 1914.<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 57258 (website file: 4E/66).</ref>		Scott was admitted as a member of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] in London on December 27, 1914.<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 57258 (website file: 4E/66).</ref> He associated with a large group of Theosophists: lawyer and portrait painter Vaman Shankar Pandit<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 23481 (website file: 2C/5).</ref>, German painter Melchior Lechter<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 42345 (website file: 4A/10).</ref>; German poet Dr. Karl Wolfskehl<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 42553 (website file: 4A/15).</ref>

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			Scott was admitted as a member of the [[Theosophical Society (Adyar)\|Theosophical Society]] in London on December 27, 1914.<ref>Theosophical Society General Membership Register, 1875-1942 at [http://tsmembers.org/ http://tsmembers.org/]. See book 1, entry 57258 (website file: 4E/66).</ref>

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