The Dream of Gerontius is a religious poem written by the renowned theologian and poet, John Henry Newman. The poem tells the story of the journey of a soul after death, as it is guided by an angel through the realms of the afterlife. The central character, Gerontius, is a dying man who experiences a vision of his soul's journey after death. The poem explores themes of death, judgment, purgatory, and redemption, and is deeply rooted in Catholic theology. The Dream of Gerontius is considered one of Newman's greatest works, ...
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The Dream of Gerontius is a religious poem written by the renowned theologian and poet, John Henry Newman. The poem tells the story of the journey of a soul after death, as it is guided by an angel through the realms of the afterlife. The central character, Gerontius, is a dying man who experiences a vision of his soul's journey after death. The poem explores themes of death, judgment, purgatory, and redemption, and is deeply rooted in Catholic theology. The Dream of Gerontius is considered one of Newman's greatest works, and has been widely celebrated for its beauty, depth, and spiritual insight. It has been set to music by several composers, including Edward Elgar, and has been performed in many churches and concert halls around the world. The poem remains a significant work of religious literature, and continues to inspire and challenge readers with its profound exploration of the human soul and its journey towards God.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.
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