Thesis of Jessie Rosalie Mullally
Religious Experience of Francis Thompson
Overview
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.
Details
| 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 |
Contents
- Chapter I — Trend of the Times
- Chapter II — Formative Influences
- Chapter III — Production of Poems; Note on Prose
- Chapter IV — The Hound of Heaven
- Chapter V — Thompson's Poetry in General
- Chapter VI — Literary Influences
Genealogical Significance
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.