Francis Thompson, a poet who battled with addiction and destitution, poured his soul into his verse. It is widely acknowledged that his personal tribulations profoundly shaped his poetic voice, infusing his work with a unique blend of pain and beauty. His writing serves as both a chronicle of his own spiritual journey and a universal exploration of human frailty and transcendence. This collection crystallizes his enduring quest for divine truth and human connection through the artistry of words.
'Readers who seek a transcendent poetry experience will find 'New Poems' to be a rich tapestry of human emotion and divine aspiration. Thompson's mastery of language and his capacity to infuse each poem with profound philosophical inquiry make this collection a compulsory read for aficionados of Victorian poetry and those intrigued by the interplay of faith, art, and the human condition.
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.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
---|---|
Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte |
Schlagworte | 19th century poets • belles-lettres literature • Classic • English literature • English poet Francis Thompson • english poetry • Francis Thompson poetry • lyric poetry classics • New Poems collection • pre-Raphaelite movement • public domain poetry books • spiritual and religious verses • Victorian era poetry |
Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt? |
![EPUB](/img/icon_epub_big.jpg)
DRM: Digitales Wasserzeichen
Dieses eBook enthält ein digitales Wasserzeichen und ist damit für Sie personalisiert. Bei einer missbräuchlichen Weitergabe des eBooks an Dritte ist eine Rückverfolgung an die Quelle möglich.
Dateiformat: EPUB (Electronic Publication)
EPUB ist ein offener Standard für eBooks und eignet sich besonders zur Darstellung von Belletristik und Sachbüchern. Der Fließtext wird dynamisch an die Display- und Schriftgröße angepasst. Auch für mobile Lesegeräte ist EPUB daher gut geeignet.
Systemvoraussetzungen:
PC/Mac: Mit einem PC oder Mac können Sie dieses eBook lesen. Sie benötigen dafür die kostenlose Software Adobe Digital Editions.
eReader: Dieses eBook kann mit (fast) allen eBook-Readern gelesen werden. Mit dem amazon-Kindle ist es aber nicht kompatibel.
Smartphone/Tablet: Egal ob Apple oder Android, dieses eBook können Sie lesen. Sie benötigen dafür eine kostenlose App.
Geräteliste und zusätzliche Hinweise
Buying eBooks from abroad
For tax law reasons we can sell eBooks just within Germany and Switzerland. Regrettably we cannot fulfill eBook-orders from other countries.
aus dem Bereich