Gerard Manley Hopkins: A Study Of His Ignatian Spirit by David A. Downes is a book that explores the life and work of the English poet Gerard Manley Hopkins. The book focuses on Hopkins' connection to the Ignatian spirituality, which is based on the teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits. The author examines how Hopkins' religious beliefs influenced his poetry and how his poetry reflects his spiritual journey. The book also provides a detailed analysis of Hopkins' major works, including ""The Wreck of the Deutschland"" and ""The Windhover."" The author uses Hopkins' letters, journals, and other writings to provide insight into the poet's life and beliefs. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Gerard Manley Hopkins or the Ignatian spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.