The City of Dreadful Night

In "The City of Dreadful Night," James Thomson immerses readers in a hauntingly vivid urban landscape that serves as both a literal and metaphorical exploration of despair. This poem, embracing the aesthetic ideals of the Victorian era, employs a rich tapestry of vivid imagery and melancholic themes. Thomson's mastery of form and sound complements the poem's exploration of human suffering and exis...