The Poetry Of Francis Thompson - Volume 1: "An atheist is a man who believes himself an accident."

The life of Francis Thompson is marked by a profound struggle between his passion for writing and the harsh realities of addiction and poverty. After moving to London, he faced homelessness and ill health, leading to opium dependency. A turning point came when his poetry caught the attention of publishers Wilfrid and Alice Meynell, who supported him and facilitated the publication of his acclaimed work, including "Hound of Heaven." Despite his literary success, Thompson battled illness and ultimately succumbed to tuberculosis at 48, leaving behind a legacy recognized by critics and peers.