Relatively unknown in his own lifetime, Gerard Manley Hopkins is the now accredited as the author of some of the finest and most complex poems in the English language. As a Victorian poet, Roman Catholic convert, and Jesuit priest, Hopkins pioneered a revolutionary form of meter he termed "sprung rhythm" in his first major work, "The Wreck of the Deutschland." This poem, like most of Hopkins' work, reflects both his belief in the doctrine that human...

"With just a few days remaining before Christmas, the town of Rocky Ridge is bustling with busy shoppers as Chip, Gem and the band rehearse little nuggets for the Christmas Eve play, but who will play the the part of baby Jesus? The answer to this and the amazing story of Nana Rock-a-bye and Little Star are told in this wonder-filled musical tale that reminds young and old of the true meaning of Christmas!"--Container.