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“God’s Grandeur” by Gerard Manley Hopkins

My comics adaptation of “Gods Grandeur,”a sonnet by the English poet Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889). Considered one of the most influential poets of the 19th century, Hopkins converted to Catholicism in 1866 and eventually became a Jesuit priest. This comic … Continue reading

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“God’s Grandeur” by Gerard Manley Hopkins

July 28 marks the 179th anniversary of the birth of Gerard Manley Hopkins, the celebrated English Jesuit priest who is considered one of the most influential poets of the 19th century. To celebrate Hopkins’s birthday, the Jesuit Conference of Canada … Continue reading

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Video of “Spring and Fall” by Gerard Manley Hopkins

A beautiful and moving video by Jim Avis, pairing my comics adaptation of Gerard Manley Hopkins’s poem “Spring and Fall” with a musical interpretation of that same poem by Natalie Merchant. The original comics adaptation, along with 23 others, can … Continue reading

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The Windhover by Gerard Manley Hopkins

A little experimentation with oil pastels. My conclusion is that they are very messy. Windhover is another name for a kestrel, a type of small falcon. Gerard Manley Hopkins, a reclusive Jesuit priest, was wildly ahead of its time in terms … Continue reading

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