The Poetry Of Francis Thompson - Volume 2: "For we are born in other's pain, and perish in our own."

The life of Francis Thompson is marked by a tumultuous journey from aspiring poet to vagrant, battling addiction and ill health. After struggling in London, he found support from publishers Wilfrid and Alice Meynell, leading to the publication of his acclaimed collection, "Poems," featuring the famous "Hound of Heaven." Despite critical recognition, his health declined, and he spent his final years in Wales, grappling with despair and a near-suicide experience. Thompson's legacy endures, highlighted by G.K. Chesterton's praise of his poetic talent.