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A graduate of the Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, England, Jeremy Northam has played many roles, including that of Saint Thomas More in Showtime's The Tudors. The son of two professors, he is perfectly cast to read a poet whose best-loved works include "That Nature is a Heraclitean Fire and the comfort of the Resurrection." Difficult lines come trippingly off his tongue. This, for instance from "Windhover": "daylight's dauphin, dapple-dawn-drawn Falcon . . ." There are 38 poems, each beautifully wrought.
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Publisher's summary

A collection of the best-known poems by Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889). One of the Victorian era's greatest writers, Hopkins' reputation has continued to grow since his death.

Our Great Poets series, launched in 2007, has proven very popular, offering many of the best-loved poems by popular poets, well read by leading actors. This collection includes "The Windhover", "The Caged Skylark", "Carrion Comfort", "Spring", and "Fall and Inversnaid".
Download the accompanying reference guide.
©2008 Naxos Audiobooks (P)2008 Naxos Audiobooks
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By Ryan P. Kraeger on 02-23-23

Beautiful

I have long, admired GM Hopkins, and read his poetry with much delight and comfort over the years. I’ve listen to other recordings, rather poorly done, and some rather better. This recording is the best of all. Jeremy Northam’s grasp of the rhythm and stress of Hopkins’ admittedly difficult lines, coupled with the depth and gravura of his voice does justice to the poetry. I can offer no higher compliment than that.

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5 out of 5 stars
By Tiara Jackson on 06-09-23

Forever meaningful

A wonderful gentleman named Mr. Cook introduced me to this wonderful poet, and I will be forever grateful because of that

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5 out of 5 stars
By Robert on 03-12-12

Excellent encounter with the poet.

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The variety of moods achieved in selection and voice.

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I found this a remarkable achievement of reading

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