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Poems

By Francis Thompson

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience the author’s innermost feelings as you journey through heartfelt verses expressing longing, loss, and the search for divine love.

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1998-09-01
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Summary

"Poems" by Francis Thompson is a collection of Victorian-era verses that capture the essence of love, spirituality, and mortality. Within these pages, readers will encounter poems that express deep longings and explore the relationship between humanity and the divine. Famous works, like "The Hound of Heaven", tell a story of a person grappling with their weaknesses while being followed by a higher power. Other poems highlight the beauty of youth, like "Daisy," while subtly contrasting it with the reality of loss. Exploding with emotion and rich descriptions, Thompson's poetry uses vibrant imagery, allowing readers to explore their yearning for connection with loved ones and the world around them.

About the Author

Francis Joseph Thompson was an English poet and Catholic mystic. At the behest of his father, a doctor, he entered medical school at the age of 18, but at 26 left home to pursue his talent as a writer and poet. He spent three years on the streets of London, supporting himself with menial labour, becoming addicted to opium which he took to relieve a nervous problem.

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