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Gerard Manley Hopkins


Jason Platko Mrs. Pena English 28 May, 1996

Everyone is destined to be great for a moment in their lives. For Gerard
Manley Hopkins this was difficult. Gerard was a poet that came way before his
time and people didn't realize the power he had with words.
Gerard Manley Hopkins was one of the most original poets to write in
English at any time period. He only lived for 45 years and only had three of
his poems published during his lifetime. Gerard was torn between his love of
God and his love of poetry.
Gerard Manley Hopkins, born on July 28 1844, was the eldest of eight
children of a London marine insurance adjuster. Besides writing books about
marine insurance Gerard's father, Manley, also wrote a volume of poetry. His
mother on the other hand was a very pious person. She was actively involved in
the church and impressed her religion on Gerard. He attended Highgate School
where his talent for poetry was first shown. Some sources say......

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