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The Hound of Heaven

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First published: 1893
Pages: 51

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A speaker fleeing the love of God supplies the central image of Francis Thompson's religious poem. The introduction explains the hound as a figure for divine pursuit, directed toward the speaker's love rather than a chase through physical space. This edition includes illustrations by Stella Langdale and a substantial introductory essay, giving readers a way into the poem's spiritual ideas as well as its verse.

The essay records disagreement about Thompson's poetry, setting skeptical judgments beside enthusiastic responses from fellow writers. It also describes his circumstances, the help of literary friends, and his later contributions to newspapers and journals.

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Francis Thompson

Francis Thompson (1859-1907) was an English poet, writer and literary critic. He entered medical school at the age of eighteen but left at twenty-six to devote himself to writing and poetry. His titles include "The Hound of Heaven".

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