New Poems

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New Poems

by Francis Thompson

EN·~2 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total

This etext was prepared by Les Bowler.

0:02

NEW POEMS

0:07

DEDICATION

0:31

SIGHT AND INSIGHT

53:40

A NARROW VESSEL.

10:48

MISCELLANEOUS ODES - ODE TO THE SETTING SUN

33:25

MISCELLANEOUS POEMS - ‘EX ORE INFANTIUM’

31:47

ULTIMA - LOVE’S ALMSMAN PLAINETH HIS FARE

1:35

A HOLOCAUST

10:39

FOOTNOTES

0:09

Description

A modestly sized collection opens with a heartfelt dedication to a fellow poet, immediately setting a tone of personal reverence and artistic camaraderie. The verses that follow weave together contemplations on time, wisdom, and the fleeting nature of rhyme, inviting listeners into a quiet dialogue between the poet’s inner world and the larger currents of literary tradition.

The centerpiece, a sprawling piece titled “The Mistress of Vision,” unfurls in a series of vivid, almost dream‑like sections. From secret gardens guarded by unseen forces to towering Himalayan peaks and echoes of ancient holy sites, the poem blends myth, nature, and spiritual yearning with richly layered language. Its shifting images of emerald walls, singing lilies, and thunder‑wrapped chants create a tapestry that feels both otherworldly and intimately human.

Listening to these poems feels like wandering through a gallery of impressionistic paintings, each line a brushstroke that lingers in the mind. The rhythm is gentle yet resonant, making the collection an engaging companion for quiet moments of reflection.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (137K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

1998-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Francis Thompson

Francis Thompson

1859–1907

Best known for the haunting poem "The Hound of Heaven," this English poet wrote with unusual intensity about faith, suffering, and grace. His life was difficult and often unstable, but that struggle gave his work its distinctive emotional force.

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