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The Poems of Gerard Manley Hopkins

"The Poems of Gerard Manley Hopkins" is a collection of poetry by the Victorian-era English poet and Jesuit priest, Gerard Manley Hopkins. The book brings together Hopkins' entire poetic oeuvre, including many poems that were unpublished during his lifetime and were only discovered after his death. Hopkins is known for his innovative use of language and his unique poetic style, which he called "sprung rhythm." This rhythm involves a variable number of stressed syllables in a line, rather than the regular iambic pentameter used in much traditional English verse. Hopkins' poetry is also characterized by its rich imagery, its exploration of spiritual themes, and its use of compound words and unusual word order. The poems in this collection range from descriptions of the natural world to meditations on faith and the human condition. Some of Hopkins' most famous poems, such as "The Windhover," "God's Grandeur," and "Pied Beauty," are included, as well as many lesser-known but equally powerful works. This collection is essential for anyone interested in Victorian poetry, religious literature, or the development of modernist poetry. Hopkins' innovative use of language and his exploration of spiritual themes continue to influence poets today, and his work remains a touchstone in the study of English literature. Overall, "The Poems of Gerard Manley Hopkins" is a rich and rewarding collection that showcases the full range of Hopkins' poetic talent. Its publication in 1918 helped to establish Hopkins as one of the most important and influential poets of the Victorian era, and it remains an essential text for students and scholars of English literature...