The author, James "B.V." Thompson wrote this very long poem between 1870 and 1873. Its dismal and morbid tone reflects the despair of an atheist who has lost all faith, and found no substitute that would provide a ray of hope to alleviate his depression. Furthermore, it is an expression of his perception of the city of London. It was first published in 1874 in the weekly secularist publication, The National Reformer, which strongly promoted atheism, and was regarded as extremely radical in the 19th century.
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The author, James "B.V." Thompson wrote this very long poem between 1870 and 1873. Its dismal and morbid tone reflects the despair of an atheist who has lost all faith, and found no substitute that would provide a ray of hope to alleviate his depression. Furthermore, it is an expression of his perception of the city of London. It was first published in 1874 in the weekly secularist publication, The National Reformer, which strongly promoted atheism, and was regarded as extremely radical in the 19th century.
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Fine. First Edition Thus. Wraps. 8vo. pp 36. Illustrated stapled wraps by an unknown and unnamed rather good artist decadent in style....The city of dreadful night originally appeared under the pseudonym "Bysshe Vanolis"; the former name a tribute to Percy Bysshe Shelley, the latter an anagram on the German mystical author, Novalis. First published in book form, 1880. A rare reprint from Unicorn (formerly of Brighton)ISBN: 0856590258 Very good indeed. Excellent condition.
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Fine. First Edition Thus. Wraps. 8vo. pp 36. Illustrated stapled wraps by an unknown and unnamed rather good artist decadent in style....The city of dreadful night originally appeared under the pseudonym "Bysshe Vanolis"; the former name a tribute to Percy Bysshe Shelley, the latter an anagram on the German mystical author, Novalis. First published in book form, 1880. A rare reprint from Unicorn (formerly of Brighton)ISBN: 0856590258 Very good indeed. Excellent condition.
