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"The
light of the moon is the trance of the world" — James Thomson
(B.V.)
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This page
began in February, 2000, when only a few Thomson poems could be
seen on line. Most of the poems now available appeared here first. Thomson is best known for his gothic epic, "The City of Dreadful Night." Inspired by his own struggles in the city of London, the poem portends the horrors and decadence of modern urban life. It is not without reason that Thomson is sometimes called the "poet of doom." Thomson's
short life can be loosely compared to Edgar Allan Poe. Like Poe,
he suffered from a Besides his alcoholism, Thomson suffered from insomnia, an affliction which became a source of both vexation and inspiration. At times, he wandered aimlessly till dawn through the streets of London. The nocturnal image above is contemporary with Thomson's later life. Like the poet himself, this web site stays up all night. © Copyright 2000-2007 by Grady McAllister.
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melancholy
which resulted from the early death of a lover. Like Poe, he is
most remembered for his scenes of horror. And, like Poe, he died
in middle age as a result of substance abuse.|
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Late
Night Quotes:
"The
lights burn blue. It is now dead midnight." "Tis
now the very witching time of night, "The
clock struck the solemn hour of one, that hour when fancy stalks
outside reason, and malignant possibilities stand rock-firm as facts" All material on this site is presented on an "as is" basis. It does not include any warranty as to its accuracy or availability or its suitability for any given purpose. Do not use this web site in making any decision for which incorrect data might lead to loss of life, personal injury, loss of property, financial loss, inconvenience, or emotional unpleasantness. Not all material on this site has been carefully proof read. If you are engaged in academic research, you should compare a published text to any which you see here. Volunteer proof readers are encouraged. If you do see typographical errors, please send an e-mail. All material submitted to this web site becomes the property of the web master. This web site was designed by Grady McAllister of Houston, Texas, USA. These pages were developed using Adobe Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop. This page last changed
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