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The Enclosure of an Open Mystery

- Sacrament and Incarnation in the Writings of Gerard Manley Hopkins, David Jones and Les Murray

part of the Modern Poetry series

About The Enclosure of an Open Mystery

This book explores the influence of sacramental belief on the works of three Roman Catholic poets: nineteenth-century Jesuit priest Gerard Manley Hopkins, Anglo-Welsh artist David Jones and Australian poet Les Murray. The author argues that these poets endeavour to enclose the 'open mystery' of the Divine while knowing it cannot be imprisoned.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9783034307383
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 276
  • Published:
  • November 28, 2012
  • Edition:
  • Dimensions:
  • 232x159x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 514 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: October 24, 2024

Description of The Enclosure of an Open Mystery

This book explores the influence of sacramental belief on the works of three Roman Catholic poets: nineteenth-century Jesuit priest Gerard Manley Hopkins, Anglo-Welsh artist David Jones and Australian poet Les Murray. The author argues that these poets endeavour to enclose the 'open mystery' of the Divine while knowing it cannot be imprisoned.

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