Publisher's Synopsis
The Dream of Gerontius is a spiritual and philosophical work written by John Henry Newman. It tells the story of a man named Gerontius who, on the brink of death, experiences a vivid dream in which he is led through the afterlife by his guardian angel. The dream takes Gerontius through a series of encounters with various spiritual beings, including demons and the souls of the departed, as he journeys towards the final judgment. Along the way, he reflects on the nature of sin, redemption, and the ultimate fate of the soul. The Dream of Gerontius is a deeply introspective and contemplative work that explores the mysteries of life, death, and the human spirit. It has been widely praised for its lyrical prose, vivid imagery, and profound insights into the human condition.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.
