Publisher's Synopsis
The City of Dreadful Night and Other Poems is a collection of selected poems from the poetic works of James Thomson, published in 1919. The book includes Thomson's most famous poem, The City of Dreadful Night, which portrays a bleak and desolate city that is devoid of hope and happiness. The collection also features other notable works such as The Hound of Heaven, The Castle of Indolence, and The Masque of Queen Bersabe. The poems in this book are characterized by their melancholic and introspective themes, exploring the darker aspects of life and the human psyche. Thomson's writing style is marked by its vivid imagery, intricate rhyme schemes, and use of symbolism. Overall, The City of Dreadful Night and Other Poems is a haunting and thought-provoking collection that showcases the literary talent of James Thomson.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.
