A Study Of Francis Thompson's Hound Of Heaven (1912) - Paperback

by John Francis Xavier O'Conor (Author)

""A Study of Francis Thompson's Hound of Heaven"" by John Francis Xavier O'Conor is a literary analysis of the poem ""The Hound of Heaven"" by Francis Thompson, which was first published in 1893. The book explores the themes and symbols present in the poem, which tells the story of a man who is pursued by a hound that represents God's love and grace. O'Conor examines the religious and philosophical influences that shaped Thompson's writing, as well as the historical and cultural context in which the poem was created. The book also includes a biography of Thompson and an overview of his other works. Overall, ""A Study of Francis Thompson's Hound of Heaven"" offers a comprehensive analysis of one of the most famous poems of the Victorian era and its enduring significance in literature and spirituality.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.