Description
1910 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Gold pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This early 20th-century collection of essays by Francis Thompson offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most enigmatic and influential poets of the Victorian era. Thompson’s life was marked by struggles with poverty, opium addiction, and obscurity before his work was rediscovered and celebrated. This volume, published just a year after his death, provides valuable insights into his literary philosophy and the themes that permeated his celebrated works like “The Hound of Heaven.” Readers will find essays on subjects ranging from the poetry of Shelley to the art of prose writing, all imbued with Thompson’s profound spirituality and poetic sensibility. Despite its modest exterior wear, this 1910 edition retains the gilt-edged pages and sturdy binding that have preserved Thompson’s eloquent prose for over a century. For collectors of Victorian literature and devotees of the metaphysical poets, this volume offers a rare opportunity to delve into the mind of a true literary maverick.
