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The narrative intertwines the tragic journey of five nuns exiled from Germany and their ill-fated voyage on the steamship Deutschland, which ends in disaster at the Thames. Alongside their story, it explores the impact of this shipwreck on Gerard Manly Hopkins, a poet and seminarian, who finds inspiration in their fate to create a profound poem. Ron Hansen skillfully connects these two poignant tales, blending themes of loss, faith, and artistic expression into a compelling and riveting novel.
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Exiles, Ron Hansen
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Exiles
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ron Hansen
- Publisher
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 238
- ISBN13
- 9780312428341
- Category
- Water transport and Boats
- Description
- The narrative intertwines the tragic journey of five nuns exiled from Germany and their ill-fated voyage on the steamship Deutschland, which ends in disaster at the Thames. Alongside their story, it explores the impact of this shipwreck on Gerard Manly Hopkins, a poet and seminarian, who finds inspiration in their fate to create a profound poem. Ron Hansen skillfully connects these two poignant tales, blending themes of loss, faith, and artistic expression into a compelling and riveting novel.