The Life of Francis Thompson

"The Life of Francis Thompson" by Everard Meynell is a story that explores the life of a famous Victorian poet, most famously known for writing "The Hound of Heaven," and describes his childhood and the things that impacted him as he grew, including his relationships with people and how he learned to develop his voice in poetry. The book follows Thompson's life, starting with his early years, and showing him as a young and thoughtful kid dealing with love, loneliness, and his own creative world. It paints a picture of his life growing up and hints that his journey is about what's happening inside him and how this makes him who he is.