num_pages: 267
description: This study examines the theme of vocation in the writing of three poets who were also George Herbert, Gerard Manley Hopkins, and R.S. Thomas. Although their work spans four centuries, each of these men addressed the vocational conflicts faced by all priest-poets since the Reformation. The author concludes by considering the priest- poet as a type of holy fool, who communicates to others something vital about the nature of God. McKenzie teaches humanities at The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand. The text is based upon his doctoral thesis. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
language: English
title: Vocation in the Poetry of the Priest-Poets George Herbert, Gerard Manley Hopkins, and R. S. Thomas
titlecomplete: Vocation in the Poetry of the Priest-Poets George Herbert, Gerard Manley Hopkins, and R. S. Thomas (Studies in Art and Religious Interpretation, V. 34)
publisher: Edwin Mellen Pr