Gerard Manley Hopkins (1884-1889)

Gerard Manley Hopkins (1884-1889) was a British Victorian poet. He converted to Catholicism and became a Jesuit priest. He has been more popular in the 20th century than he was in the 19th.

He's known for formal experimentation, especially with prosody. His sprung rhythm gives his works a very unique sound.

For the GRE Literature exam, associate the following works with Gerard Manley Hopkins. Poems in bold should be read multiple times before the exam.

1. "Carrion Comfort"
2. "The Windhover, to Christ our Lord"
3. "Pied Beauty"
4. "Spring & Fall"
5. "Thou art indeed just, Lord, if I contend"