"The Dream of Gerontius" by John Henry Newman is a poem from the Victorian era that follows a soul's journey to the afterlife. An aging man named Gerontius faces his own death, calling on his friends while struggling with his fears. After death, his guardian angel guides his soul to meet supernatural beings, like mocking demons, and ultimately come to God to be judged. This poem highlights hope and redemption as Gerontius accepts his time in purgatory. Newman’s writing style emphasizes the story’s emotional core and spiritual theme.
The Dream of Gerontius
By John Henry Newman
As an elderly man dies and journeys to the afterlife, his soul faces judgment and finds hope in divine mercy.
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About the AuthorJohn Henry Newman was an English Catholic theologian, academic, philosopher, historian, writer, and poet. He was previously an Anglican priest and after his conversion became a cardinal. He was an important and controversial figure in the religious history of England in the 19th century and was known nationally by the mid-1830s. He was canonised as a Catholic saint in 2019. He was a member of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri.
John Henry Newman was an English Catholic theologian, academic, philosopher, historian, writer, and poet. He was previously an Anglican priest and after his conversion became a cardinal. He was an important and controversial figure in the religious history of England in the 19th century and was known nationally by the mid-1830s. He was canonised as a Catholic saint in 2019. He was a member of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri.
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