A Study Of Francis Thompson's Hound Of Heaven (1912) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169642294)

A Study of Francis Thompson's Hound of Heaven (1912) by John Francis Xavier O'Conor is a book that focuses on the analysis of the poem ""The Hound of Heaven"" by Francis Thompson. The book provides a detailed examination of the poem, exploring its themes, symbols, and literary devices. The author, John Francis Xavier O'Conor, was an American Jesuit priest and scholar who was known for his expertise in literature and theology. He wrote this book as a part of his research on the works of Francis Thompson and aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the poem to readers.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the poem. The first chapter provides a brief biography of Francis Thompson and his literary works, while the second chapter focuses on the historical and cultural context in which the poem was written.The subsequent chapters delve deeply into the themes and symbols used in the poem, such as the hound, the pursuit of the soul, and the divine love. The author also explores the literary devices used by Thompson, including imagery, metaphor, and allusion.Overall, A Study of Francis Thompson's Hound of Heaven (1912) is a comprehensive analysis of one of the most famous poems in English literature. It is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the deeper meanings and significance of this classic work.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.

Author: John Francis Xavier O'Conor
ISBN-10: 1169642292
ISBN-13: 9781169642294
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d