Project Gutenberg 2012-10-28 Public domain in the USA. 552 Thompson, Francis 1859 1907 Meynell, Wilfrid 1852 1948 Oldcastle, John Selected Poems of Francis Thompson Produced by Chris Curnow, Paul Marshall, Liz Rhodes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Selected Poems of Francis Thompson" by Francis Thompson is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The book features a range of themes including childhood, love, and spirituality, expressing the poet's rich emotional depth and intricate use of language. Thompson's work reflects his struggles and aspirations, often captivating readers with his vivid imagery and profound insights. The opening of the collection introduces readers to several of Thompson's poems centered around childhood and intimate emotions. Among these are poems dedicated to children, exploring themes such as innocence and fleeting beauty, as seen in "Daisy". Additionally, the beginning includes pieces like "The Making of Viola," which convey both spiritual and earthly wonders, showcasing his inclination to blend the mystical with everyday life. These early works set the stage for the poet's exploration of love and loss, inviting readers into Thompson's world through touching and evocative language. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41215/41215-h/images/i_cover.jpg Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 328456 2025-08-16T15:37:09.092325 text/html 308250 2024-10-23T11:53:00 text/html 185047 2025-08-16T15:37:16.479334 application/epub+zip 187125 2025-08-16T15:37:10.109392 application/epub+zip 158437 2025-08-16T15:37:09.585346 application/epub+zip 303568 2025-08-16T15:37:19.940347 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 533954 2025-08-16T15:37:15.993364 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 505625 2022-09-18T19:28:34.330924 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220061 2025-08-16T15:37:08.033324 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 200231 2024-10-23T11:53:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16684 2025-08-16T15:37:20.085286 application/rdf+xml 19694 2025-08-16T15:37:09.708334 image/jpeg 2189 2025-08-16T15:37:09.648332 image/jpeg 186865 2025-08-16T15:37:09.121318 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia