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The unpublished works of Gerard Manley Hopkins include various poems, translations,

and prose writings. Some of these unpublished works have titles, while others are
simply referred to by their first lines or descriptions. Here are a few examples of
these unpublished works:

1. "The Wreck of the Deutschland"


2. "The Victorious Sorrows of the Martyr"
3. "The Two Sides of the Shield"
4. "The Discipline of the Church"
5. "The Confession of St. Peter"
6. "Epithalamium"
7. "The Garden of Eden"
8. "The Awakening"
9. "The Dark Sonnet"
10. "The Drunken Boat"

These unpublished works showcase Hopkins's innovative use of language and rhythm,
as well as his exploration of various themes and styles in his poetry. The
Collected Works of Gerard Manley Hopkins, edited by R. K. R. Thornton and published
by Oxford University Press, includes many of these unpublished poems and other
previously uncollected material, providing a more comprehensive view of Hopkins's
poetic output.
https://www.jstor.org/stable/45240727

Certainly! Let's elaborate on the topic: "Hopkins' Lost and Found: Unearthing
Unpublished Works and Rediscovered Poems."

This presentation would focus on any lesser-known or recently discovered poems by


Gerard Manley Hopkins, shedding light on how these findings contribute to our
understanding of his body of work. Here's a breakdown of the key components for
each slide:

**Slide 1: Title Slide**


- Title: "Hopkins' Lost and Found: Unearthing Unpublished Works and Rediscovered
Poems"
- Subtitle: Exploring Hidden Gems in the Poetic Treasury
- Your Name and Date

**Slide 2: Introduction**
- Briefly introduce Gerard Manley Hopkins and his well-known works.
- Pose the question: Are there any hidden treasures waiting to be discovered in
Hopkins' body of work?

**Slide 3: The Discovery**


- Share information about the recent discoveries of unpublished or lesser-known
poems attributed to Hopkins.
- Provide context on how these works were found (archival research, new manuscript
discoveries, etc.).

**Slide 4: Analysis of Rediscovered Poems**


- Present excerpts or summaries of the rediscovered poems.
- Analyze the themes, stylistic elements, and any unique features that
differentiate these poems from Hopkins' well-known works.

**Slide 5: Significance of Rediscovery**


- Discuss the significance of finding new material from a renowned poet like
Hopkins.
- Explore how these poems contribute to our understanding of Hopkins' evolving
style, themes, or personal life.
**Slide 6: Reception and Impact**
- Highlight any critical or scholarly reactions to the rediscovered poems.
- Discuss how these findings may influence future interpretations of Hopkins' work
or impact the broader field of literary studies.

**Slide 7: Conclusion**
- Summarize the main points discussed in the presentation.
- Reflect on the excitement and implications of discovering new aspects of a poet's
body of work.
- Encourage further exploration and research into the archives of other poets for
potential hidden treasures.

This topic allows for a fascinating exploration of the ongoing process of literary
discovery and the ways in which it can reshape our understanding of a poet's
legacy.

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