Francis Thompson

""Francis Thompson: The Preston-Born Poet, With Notes On Some Of His Works"" is a book written by John Thomson and published in 1912. The book is a biography of the English poet Francis Thompson, who was born in Preston, Lancashire, in 1859. The book covers Thompson's life from his childhood in Preston to his struggles with addiction and poverty in London, where he eventually became a successful poet. The book also includes notes on some of Thompson's most famous works, including ""The Hound of Heaven"" and ""Sister Songs."" The notes provide insight into Thompson's inspiration and the literary techniques he used in his writing. Overall, ""Francis Thompson: The Preston-Born Poet, With Notes On Some Of His Works"" is a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of England's most celebrated poets of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.