The Deserted City

Name: The Deserted City
Author: Francis Sherman

By Francis Sherman

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About This Book

A sequence of sonnets and short lyrics offers a meditative, elegiac exploration of absence, memory, and spiritual yearning. Each piece frames an emotional condition as a house or chamber—doubt, mercy, faith, love, beauty, regret, sin—through which the speaker moves, employing nature, seasonal imagery, classical allusion, and religious motifs. The voice alternates between lament and consolation, examining loss, remorse, and hope, and often turning to art, music, and renewal as sources of solace. Recurring contrasts of light and darkness, ruins and regeneration, and mortal sorrow and enduring beauty create a cohesive study of human longing and the search for meaning.

About the Author

Francis Sherman

Francis Sherman was a Canadian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works that often explore themes of nature, mortality, and the human experience. His notable collection, "A Canadian Calendar: XII Lyrics," showcases his ability to capture the essence of Canadian landscapes and seasons through verse. Sherman’s poetry is characterized by its emotional depth and vivid imagery, reflecting both personal and universal sentiments. In addition to his poetry, he contributed to the literary heritage of Canada with works such as "In Memorabilia Mortis" and "The Deserted City," which further illustrate his contemplative style and thematic concerns.