Gothic Fiction

City of Dreadful Night and Other Poems

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  • 1903 first published
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City of Dreadful Night and Other Poems is a 1903 gothic fiction novel by James Thomson.

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About City of Dreadful Night and Other Poems

While primarily known for being pessimistic, the poetry of James Thomson (1834-1882) is also beautiful and psychologically complex. This 1903 edition, varying as it does in selection from the edition of the same name published during his lifetime, provides a representative look at what has come to be known as his best works. The title poem is a horror-laced journey through depths that are surface level supernatural and at their heart an exploration of depression and atheist existential crisis. Subsequent works turn personal struggles (such as chronic insomnia) into pure art and praise poets that have gone before. - Summary by MoonLylith
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Who wrote City of Dreadful Night and Other Poems?

City of Dreadful Night and Other Poems was written by James Thomson and first published in 1903.

What genre is City of Dreadful Night and Other Poems?

It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction.

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Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 3 h 33 min.

What books are similar to City of Dreadful Night and Other Poems?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula and The Yellow Wallpaper.

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