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The Dream of Gerontius and, Loss and Gain
The Story of a Convert
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Exploring the intellectual landscape of Oxford, the novel delves into John Henry Newman's belief that peer discussions shape students' convictions more than formal teaching. It presents a Platonic dialogue where young men grapple with their inherited faith versus the pursuit of new beliefs, reflecting Newman's own experiences. Accompanying this work is his epic poem, which inspired Edward Elgar's famous oratorio, further highlighting Newman's influence in both literature and music.
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The Dream of Gerontius and, Loss and Gain, John Henry Newman
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The Dream of Gerontius and, Loss and Gain
- Subtitle
- The Story of a Convert
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Henry Newman
- Publisher
- Benediction Classics
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 420
- ISBN13
- 9781849021012
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Exploring the intellectual landscape of Oxford, the novel delves into John Henry Newman's belief that peer discussions shape students' convictions more than formal teaching. It presents a Platonic dialogue where young men grapple with their inherited faith versus the pursuit of new beliefs, reflecting Newman's own experiences. Accompanying this work is his epic poem, which inspired Edward Elgar's famous oratorio, further highlighting Newman's influence in both literature and music.