Publication Date
6-1970
Degree Program
Department of English
Degree Type
Master of Arts
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate a limited number of the most influential and interesting studies dealing in depth with the question of Hopkins' religion and its resultant influence on his poetic talent, and to attempt to resolve some of the points of dispute. some of the studies investigated argue that Hopkins was hindered in his poetic endeavors by his religion, while others attempt to prove that his religion enhanced his poetry. The present study is not intended as an evaluation of individual works; its purpose is rather to present the pertinent and relevant ideas projected in each study discussed, thus giving the reader an understanding of the general trend of critical thought dealing with the religious problem in Hopkins.
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | English Language and Literature | Literature in English, British Isles
Recommended Citation
Gabbard, Jo Anne, "Critical Issues in the Religious Content of the Poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins: Problems & Resolutions" (1970). Masters Theses & Specialist Projects. Paper 2377.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/2377