Gerard Manley Hopkins
Gerard Manley Hopkins is one of the most distinctive voices in English poetry. His sprung rhythm, compressed syntax, and intense observation of nature make his poems demanding but deeply rewarding. Examiners notice when students can discuss how his unusual sound patterns and invented words create meaning, rather than simply paraphrasing what he describes.
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I wake and feel the fell of dark, not day
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