The City of Dreadful Night

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thomson, James, 1834-1882

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The City of Dreadful Night" by James Thomson is a poetic work written during the late 19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. This long poem delves into themes of despair, existential questioning, and the human condition, using the metaphor of a grim city to explore the darker aspects of life and the struggle for meaning amid suffering. The poem presents a lyrical journey through a haunting city characterized by hopelessness and shadow, where inhabitants are trapped in a perpetual state of despair. The narrator encounters various figures who embody lost faith, love, and hope, revealing the pervasive agony of life without purpose. As he navigates this city, he reflects on the nature of existence, pondering the futility of struggles and the inevitability of death. Ultimately, "The City of Dreadful Night" serves as a profound exploration of human anguish, framed by Thomson's evocative imagery and somber tone, leaving the reader to contemplate the inescapable realities of suffering and mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Michael C. Browning, and David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 1998-03-01