With detailed readings of major poems and analysis of manuscript revisions, Ellis examines how Hopkins' particular vision of "mystery" pervasively affects, not only his own language, but a reader's approach to that language. Ellis begins by establishing a context of theory, inheritance, and terminology, both theological and literary, with emphasis on Hopkins' definition of "mystery". Part 2 offers a detailed (and in organization unorthodox) reading of The Wreck of the Deutschland. Part 3 explores major poems from the years ...
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With detailed readings of major poems and analysis of manuscript revisions, Ellis examines how Hopkins' particular vision of "mystery" pervasively affects, not only his own language, but a reader's approach to that language. Ellis begins by establishing a context of theory, inheritance, and terminology, both theological and literary, with emphasis on Hopkins' definition of "mystery". Part 2 offers a detailed (and in organization unorthodox) reading of The Wreck of the Deutschland. Part 3 explores major poems from the years 1877 to 1889, grouped thematically rather than chronologically. The fourth and final section examines the "terrible sonnets". Gerard Manley Hopkins and the Language of Mystery will appeal to scholars and new readers of Hopkins alike because it combines depth of comprehension with fundamental usefulness. Ellis' love of poems and her desire to convey that love are fully evident in the care with which she explores each poem.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 0826207693.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 352 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. 352pp. Extremities book & Dj lightly rubbed; small chips ends of spine Dj. Illus.; footnotes; appendix; biblio.; index.
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Sally Beck. Good. No Jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. xx, 352pp. Ex-library, with no dust-jacket. Typical library treatments. Just a touch of wear to exterior, with several tiny spots to front cover. Text clean. Binding sound.
