Excerpt from A Renegade Poet and Other Essays
In a London hospital, in November, 1907, there died a man of the rarest gen ius, whom sorrow had marked for her own from his earliest years. His work was accomplished, and naught remained for him in life. For the past few years he had intellectually ceased to be, and the main enduring product of his labors had appeared during the four years preceding 1897.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating exploration of the life and works of Francis Thompson, a renegade poet whose tragic life and profound insights into spirituality, suffering, and art continue to resonate. The author delves into the broader Victorian literary landscape, positioning Thompson as a unique voice amidst the greats of the era. Despite his struggles with addiction and poverty, Thompson's unwavering devotion to his craft shines through his lyrical and evocative poetry. The book examines the depth and complexity of Thompson's themes, particularly his exploration of the interplay between sorrow and joy, the sacred and the profane. Through close analysis of his works, it reveals the poet's relentless quest for beauty in a world often marked by despair. This insightful and evocative study ultimately illuminates the enduring legacy of Francis Thompson as a poet whose words transcended his troubled existence, offering solace, inspiration, and a glimpse into the profound depths of the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330854426_0
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