Gerard Manley Hopkins: A Life - Kindle edition by Mariani, Paul. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phone or tablet. An insightful and inspiring biography of the heroic and spiritual poet. Other books include A Usable Past: Essays, 1973-1983 1984, William Carlos Williams: The Poet and His Critics, William Carlos Williams 1883-1963 appeared alongside Pound, Eliot, Stevens, Frost and Yeats as one of the greatest poets of the time. century. Paterson, Williams' epic masterpiece, elevated everyday American discourse to the highest levels of poetic imagination. National Book Award finalist and New York Times notable Paul L. Mariani. 4.11. 93ratings23reviews. An insightful and inspiring biography of the heroic and spiritual poet. Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889) is perhaps the most original and innovative English-language poet of the 19th century. Yet his story of personal struggle, doubt, intense introspection and.