Selected Poems of Francis Thompson

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LibriVox recording of Selected Poems of Francis Thompson by Francis Thompson. Read in English by Larry Wilson; Eva Davis; Nemo; DrPGould; Kim Gibbs; Lawton James; RajVO; Gauguin; spiritualbeing; Janis Hopkins Salmon; Ellen Murphy; Annike Lindhout ; Bruce Kachuk; Phil Chenevert; elizaswann; Jude; Phil Schempf; Roberto Kingsley; Emma Charlotte Francis Thompson, an English poet and author, is best known for his poem "Hound of Heaven," included in this selection of his poems. After submitting some poems to the magazine "Merrie England," the editors, Wilfrid and Alice Meynell, became his benefactors and published his first volume, "Poems." Wilfrid Meynell selected these poems form Thompson's works and provides an enlightening biographical sketch. At the end of this volume are a selection of tributes to Thompson ranging from newspaper reviews to an appreciation from G.K Chesterton. - Summary by Larry Wilson For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit LibriVox.org . M4B Audiobook (1…

Directors & creators

Francis Thompson

Subjects

librivox; audiobooks;children; religion; england; poety

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