Publisher's Synopsis
""The Dream of Gerontius"" is a poem written by John Henry Newman, an English theologian and poet. The poem tells the story of a dying man named Gerontius and his journey through death and into the afterlife. The poem is divided into three parts: the first part describes Gerontius' death and his soul's departure from his body, the second part follows Gerontius' journey through purgatory and his encounter with angels and demons, and the third part describes Gerontius' arrival at the throne of God and his ultimate redemption.The poem is a meditation on the nature of death, the afterlife, and the soul's journey towards salvation. It is a deeply spiritual work that explores themes of sin, redemption, and the power of faith. The poem has been widely praised for its beauty and lyrical language, and has been set to music by several composers, including Edward Elgar.Overall, ""The Dream of Gerontius"" is a profound and moving work that offers a powerful vision of the afterlife and the human soul's journey towards salvation. It is a must-read for anyone interested in theology, spirituality, or poetry.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.
