Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Francis Thompson is a biography written by Everard Meynell in 1916. The book chronicles the life of Francis Thompson, a 19th-century English poet who struggled with addiction and poverty throughout his life. The biography explores Thompson's childhood, his early years as a student, his struggles with opium addiction, and his eventual rise to literary fame. Meynell also delves into Thompson's relationships with other writers and artists of his time, including Gerard Manley Hopkins and Oscar Wilde. The Life of Francis Thompson is a detailed and intimate portrait of a troubled artist, offering readers a glimpse into the life of one of England's most enigmatic poets.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.
