Francis Thompson

New Poems (eBook, ePUB)

With a Chapter from Francis Thompson, Essays, 1917 by Benjamin Franklin Fisher

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

First published in 1907, "New Poems" is a collection of poems by Francis Thompson. The poems include: "The Mistress of Vision", "Contemplation", "'By Reason of Thy Law'", "The Dread of Height", "Orient Ode", "New Year's Chimes", "From the Night of Forebeing", "Any Saint", "Assumpta Maria", "The After Woman", "Grace of the Way", "Retrospect", etc. Francis Thompson (1859-1907) was an English mystic and poet. Thompson went to medical school when he was 18, but left home at the age of 26 to pursue a life of writing. He was homeless for three years, becoming an opium addict and supporting himself through whatever means available. A married couple read his poetry and took him into their home 1888, and in 1893 he published his first book, "Poems". Other notable works by this author include: "The Poppy" (1893), "Sister Songs" (1895), and "Shelley" (1909). A fantastic collection of poetry will appeal to all lovers of the form and is not to be missed by those who have read and enjoyed other work by Thompson. This classic work is being republished now in a new edition complete with a chapter from Benjamin Franklin Fisher's "Francis Thompson, Essays" (1917).

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read Books Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 179
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Mai 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781528789813
• Artikelnr.: 59555064

Autorenporträt

Francis Thompson (1859-1907) was an English poet and essayist, celebrated for his intense poetic style and spiritual interrogation of the human and divine. Born in Preston, Lancashire, to a Catholic family, Thompson studied medicine at Owens College, Manchester, but eventually abandoned the profession to pursue his true calling in literature. His works frequently grappled with themes of addiction, poverty, and spirituality, which were partly autobiographical. Thompson's most famous poem, 'The Hound of Heaven', epitomizes his stylistic triumphs, metaphorically recounting the pursuit of the human soul by a loving God. This tormented genius also brought forth 'New Poems' (1897), which included renewed lyrical explorations and is considered a testament to his evolving poetic endeavors. Although addiction and illness shadowed his life, Thompson's work was influential, attracting admiration from G.K. Chesterton and J.R.R. Tolkien, among others. His poetry is characterized by lush imagery, a deep sense of mysticism, and an intricate rhyme scheme, all of which place him amongst the Pre-Raphaelite poets in spirit, if not in temporal association. Thompson's work remains a source of scholarly interest for those seeking to explore the complexities of Victorian spirituality and the rich tapestry of 19th-century English poetry.