The Dream of Gerontius

By John Henry Newman and Julius Joseph Gliebe

Book Overview

"The Dream of Gerontius" by John Henry Newman is a powerful and enduring work of 19th-century Christian poetry. This classic explores themes of faith, death, and redemption through the journey of Gerontius, a devout man facing his final hours.

Newman's profound understanding of Catholicism and the human condition shines through in this moving narrative. Rooted in religious faith and steeped in the traditions of Christianity, the poem offers a compelling meditation on the afterlife and the soul's passage into eternity.

A significant contribution to religious literature, "The Dream of Gerontius" remains a testament to the enduring power of faith and a poignant exploration of life's ultimate questions. This meticulously prepared print edition preserves the integrity of Newman's original work, allowing readers to experience the beauty and depth of his vision.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102338504X
• ISBN13: 9781023385046
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

The Dream of Gerontius

This book captured my interest as it is the basis of an oratorio by Sir Edward Elgar. Being a musician, I like to do a bit of research into literary sources of musical compositions. The book contains a disclaimer that some pages may be missing or that print quality may be less than perfect or that strange paginations may appear. This edition of The Dream of Gerontius contained all of the pages and color quality was fine. There were some checks and X's throughout but nothing that hampered the intelligibility of the text.