As Kingfishers Catch Fire
As Kingfishers Catch Fire by Gerard Manley Hopkins is a selection of the poet’s remarkable works, published by Penguin Books in 2015. This UK edition comprises 64 pages and is presented in English. The collection features a range of Hopkins’ poetry, showcasing both the ecstatic beauty found in pieces like “The Windhover” and “Pied Beauty,” as well as the profound despair expressed in his “sonnets of desolation.”
Readers will discover a rich tapestry of themes within this selection, reflecting the diversity of Hopkins’ poetic voice. The collection is part of the Little Black Classics series, which celebrates a wide array of literary works from different cultures and eras. This edition invites exploration of Hopkins’ unique style and his contributions to European poetry, making it a significant addition for those interested in English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh literary traditions.
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‘O let them be left, wildness and wet’ As Kingfishers Catch Fire is a selection of Gerard Manley Hopkins’ incomparably brilliant poetry, ranging from the ecstasy of ‘The Windhover’ and ‘Pied Beauty’ to the heart-wrenching despair of the ‘sonnets of desolation’. Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin’s 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions. Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889). Hopkins’ Poems and Prose is available in Penguin Classics.
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