"Victorian Ode for Jubilee Day, 1897" by Francis Thompson is a poem from the Victorian era that honors England’s past and the reign of Queen Victoria. The poem focuses on national pride by bringing together images of famous poets, soldiers, art, science, and warfare to show the greatness of Britain during its time as an empire. It paints a picture of important figures throughout history marching together, blending the worlds of art and war. Celebrating England's successes, the poem asks people to remember the wisdom and power of those who came before, encouraging the country to celebrate its history while looking forward to a peaceful future. It’s a tribute to the two sides of England's story: one of fame and the other of remembrance, inviting readers to think about the importance of history and the possibilities of what’s to come.
Victorian Ode for Jubilee Day, 1897
By Francis Thompson
Step back in time as poets and soldiers parade together to celebrate a queen, revealing the glory and weight of a nation's past.
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About the AuthorFrancis 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.
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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