Friendship with Gerard Manley Hopkins
Poet involved
What happened
Bridges developed a significant friendship with fellow poet Gerard Manley Hopkins around 1880. Their correspondence and mutual admiration for each other's work fostered a deep intellectual and artistic bond. This friendship occurred during a period when both poets were exploring innovative approaches to verse.
Literary impact
The influence of Hopkins' innovative use of language and rhythm can be seen in Bridges' later works. Their friendship encouraged Bridges to experiment with prosody and meter, enriching his own poetic style and contributing to the evolution of English verse.
Source: Wikipedia
