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Available
Publication
Entre Rios Books (2023), 86 pages
Description
Fiction. Poetry. HTML: This long poem written by Scottish author James Thomson is a notable literary accomplishment on several levels. It offers a no-holds-barred account of the seedy underbelly of London's nightlife in the late nineteenth century that stands in sharp contrast to the more popular vision that was advanced in many other Victorian-era novels and poems. On another level, the poem is an eloquent description of the despair one can fall into after losing one's faith�??whether in a higher power, in oneself, or in the inherent goodness of humanity. The City of Dreadful Night is a must-read for fans of traditional verse.
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1188. The City of Dreadful Night, by James Thomson (Oct 1, 1972) Years ago I heard that this was the most doleful poem in the English language. So I long wanted to read it, and when I found a single 52-page volume of the poem I read it. I got nothing out of it. It never seems real--yes, it is
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dolorous--but how can one be sad over nothing? Ulalume by Edgar Allan Poe is sadder. Show Less
Language
Original language
English