Webb, Simon
Jack the Poet: Was Francis Thompson Jack the Ripper?
- ISBN 13:
- 9781978498631
- author:
- Webb, Simon
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, True Crime, Murder,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Francis Thompson, the Victorian poet, has long been linked to the infamous Jack the Ripper murders. Living in London during the time of the Whitechapel killings, Thompson may have had the motive, means, and opportunity to commit some of the crimes. His life, marked by poverty and relationships with prostitutes, raises questions about his potential involvement.
Simon Webb explores the case for Jack the Poet, examining the darker corners of Thompson's poetry and the known facts about his life and personality. This balanced view offers a fresh perspective on the case, one that is both intriguing and thought-provoking.
For those interested in the Jack the Ripper murders and the enigmatic figure of Francis Thompson, this book provides a compelling and well-researched exploration of the case.
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