The Poems Of Gerard Manley Hopkins (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161448887)

The Poems of Gerard Manley Hopkins is a collection of poems written by the English poet Gerard Manley Hopkins. The book includes a comprehensive selection of Hopkins' work, including his most famous poems such as ""The Windhover"" and ""Pied Beauty"". The collection is edited by Robert Bridges, who was a close friend and colleague of Hopkins. Bridges' edition includes an introduction that provides insight into Hopkins' life and work, as well as an analysis of his poetic style. The poems themselves are arranged thematically, with sections dedicated to nature, religion, and personal experiences. Hopkins' unique style, characterized by his use of ""sprung rhythm"" and innovative word choices, is on full display in this collection. The Poems of Gerard Manley Hopkins is a must-read for anyone interested in English poetry and the Victorian era.Collection of poems by Hopkins, nearly all first published after his death, by UK poet laureate Robert Bridges, whom no one today has heard of -- go figure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert Bridges
ISBN-10: 1161448888
ISBN-13: 9781161448887
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 92
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d