Gerard Manley Hopkins
Poet and author of 'The Wreck of the Deutschland'
Born
July 28th, 1844
181 years ago
Died
June 8th, 1889
136 years ago — 44 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent poet, contributions included innovative use of meter and vivid imagery. Writings reflected deep religious themes and the beauty of nature. The majority of works published posthumously, which include the celebrated poem 'The Wreck of the Deutschland'. Explored complex emotions and ideas through unique diction and syntax, influencing modern poetry significantly.
Published 'The Wreck of the Deutschland'
Pioneered 'sprung rhythm' in poetry
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