Religious Experience of Francis Thompson was written by Jessie Mullally at McGill University in September 1928.
The title page identifies Jessie as “Jessie Mullaly, B.A.”
The masters thesis examines the English poet Francis Thompson, with particular attention to Catholicism, mysticism, and religious experience in his poetry.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Author | Jessie Mullaly |
| Title | Religious Experience of Francis Thompson |
| Institution | McGill University |
| Date | September 1928 |
| Author's degree at time of writing | B.A. |
| Subject | Francis Thompson; English literature; Catholicism; mysticism |
The thesis provides direct evidence of Jessie's university education and scholarly interests before her marriage to Malcolm Gruner in 1930.
It also offers a rare surviving example of Jessie's own writing and intellectual work.