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City of Dreadful Night
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Set against the backdrop of the late nineteenth century, this long poem by Scots-born James Thomson explores themes of loneliness, alienation, and spiritual despair within urban life. It presents a haunting vision of the city, anticipating the modern age's darker perceptions of metropolitan existence. Through evocative imagery and poignant reflections, the poem captures the emotional turmoil and existential dread faced by individuals in increasingly isolating environments.
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City of Dreadful Night, James Thomson
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- City of Dreadful Night
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Thomson
- Publisher
- Canongate Books
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 80
- ISBN13
- 9780862414498
- Category
- Poetry
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the late nineteenth century, this long poem by Scots-born James Thomson explores themes of loneliness, alienation, and spiritual despair within urban life. It presents a haunting vision of the city, anticipating the modern age's darker perceptions of metropolitan existence. Through evocative imagery and poignant reflections, the poem captures the emotional turmoil and existential dread faced by individuals in increasingly isolating environments.