The Works of Francis Thompson, Poems: Volume I

by Francis Thompson

Publisher:

Charles Scribner’s Sons

, n.d.

Overview

This first volume of a three-volume series contains the poetry of Francis Thompson, whose posthumous reputation grew because of his highly imaginative style. This particular book contains his well-known poem “Daisy” and “Ode to a Setting Sun”. His themes include nature and Christian imagery, engaging the emotive as well as intellectual side of his readers.

Product Details

• Title: The Works of Francis Thompson, Poems: Volume I
• Author: Francis Thompson
• Series: The Works of Francis Thompson
• Volume: I
• Publisher: Charles Scribner’s Sons
• Print Publication Date: n.d.
• Logos Release Date: 2019
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Christian poetry
• Resource ID: LLS:WRKSFRNCSTPMS01
• Resource Type: text.monograph.poetry
• Metadata Last Updated: 2019-11-21T20:54:22Z

About Francis Thompson

Francis Thompson (1859–1907), was an English poet and literary critic. His father was a doctor, and he came from a Catholic family. He was educated at Ushaw, but failed to follow in his father’s footsteps as a doctor. Thompson moved to London and lived for three years as a destitute and homeless vagabond. He attempted to make money through bookselling, shoemaking, selling matches, and calling cabs. He was also a recipient of patronage from a wealthy couple. Upon writing and submitting a small poem for publication, Thompson’s literary career took off and he was able to leave the streets and an opium addiction that had wrecked his health. Upon his death, G.K. Chesterton commented, “we lost the greatest poetic energy since Browning.”