Selected Poems of Francis Thompson
Francis Thompson
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Length 3 h 52 min
Chapters 52
First published 1908
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
Chapters
1
A Biographical Note on Francis Thompson Read by Larry Wilson 16:43
2
Dedication of Poems/Dedication of New Poems Read by Larry Wilson 1:29
3
POEMS ON CHILDREN: Daisy Read by Eva Davis (d. 2025) 3:01
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The Poppy Read by Eva Davis (d. 2025) 5:01
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To Monica Thought Dying Read by Eva Davis (d. 2025) 3:46
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The Making of Viola [duet] Read by Eva Davis (d. 2025) and 1 other 3:29
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To My Godchild Read by DrPGould 3:50
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Ex Ore Infantium Read by Kim Gibbs 2:25
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FROM SISTER SONGS: A Child's Kiss Read by Lawton James 5:08
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Poet and Anchorite Read by RajVO 3:08
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The Omen Read by Gauguin 3:25
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The Mirage Read by spiritualbeing 3:17
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The Child-Woman Read by Janis Hopkins Salmon 4:47
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To a Child Heard Repeating Her Mother's Verses Read by Janis Hopkins Salmon 3:49
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A Foretelling of the Child's Husband Read by Janis Hopkins Salmon 2:33
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LOVE IN DIAN'S LAP: Before her Portrait in Youth Read by Lawton James 2:28
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To a Poet Breaking Silence Read by DrPGould 2:40
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A Carrier Song Read by Ellen Murphy 2:01
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Her Portrait Read by Annike Lindhout 7:40
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Epilogue to the Poet's Sitter Read by DrPGould 2:42
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After Her Going Read by Janis Hopkins Salmon 1:45
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MISCELLANEOUS POEMS: A Fallen Yew Read by DrPGould 3:51
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The Hound of Heaven Read by Larry Wilson 8:45
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To the Dead Cardinal of Westminster Read by DrPGould 4:42
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A Dead Astronomer Read by Bruce Kachuk 1:15
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A Corymbus for Autumn, Read by DrPGould 6:09
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From "The Mistress of Vision" Read by Nemo 4:45
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The After Woman Read by Phil Chenevert 3:20
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Lines: To W.M. Read by Bruce Kachuk 0:56
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The Way of a Maid Read by elizaswann 1:35
31
Ode to the Setting Sun, Read by DrPGould 14:17
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Epilogue to "A Judgement in Heaven" Read by DrPGould 1:47
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Grace of the Way Read by Jude 1:22
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To a Snowflake Read by Jude 1:07
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Orient Ode Read by Gauguin 10:53
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From "From the Night of Forebeing" Read by Gauguin 8:21
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A Counsel of Moderation Read by Bruce Kachuk 1:12
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From "Assumpta Maria" Read by DrPGould 3:57
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From "An Anthem of Earth" Read by Nemo 12:51
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Contemplation Read by DrPGould 3:55
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Correlated Greatness Read by Bruce Kachuk 1:31
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July Fugitive Read by Jude 4:06
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From "Any Saint" Read by Phil Schempf 4:50
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From "The Victorian Ode" Read by DrPGould 3:44
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St Monica Read by Bruce Kachuk 1:59
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To the Sinking Sun Read by Bruce Kachuk 3:08
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Dream-Tryst Read by Roberto Kingsley 1:33
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Buona Notte Read by Emma Charlotte 2:30
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Arab Love Song Read by Emma Charlotte 1:20
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The Kingdom of God Read by Larry Wilson 2:15
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Envoy Read by Bruce Kachuk 1:33
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Appreciations of Francis Thompson Read by Larry Wilson 23:41
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