Literature Library author

Gerard Manley Hopkins

A concise guide to Gerard Manley Hopkins's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

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Author overview

Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844–1889) was a poet whose body of work spans poetry. This writing is associated with United Kingdom. Major works and useful reading starting points include The Wreck of the Deutschland and Pied Beauty. Key themes include divine presence in nature, individuality and perception, and despair, vocation, and spiritual struggle.

Reading pathway

Begin with Pied Beauty.

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