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Dream of Gerontius

John Henry Newman 1 Episodes Aug 23, 2026

This podcast presents Cardinal John Henry Newman's poem 'The Dream of Gerontius', a metrical meditation on the state of a just soul after death. It explores themes of death, judgment, and the mercy of God through poetic imagination. The work is considered one of Newman's greatest poems, offering a profound Catholic perspective on the afterlife. The reading is based on the original text, with an introduction by Maurice Francis Egan.

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Dryden vs Shadwell - a Poetic Duel-John Dryden, Thomas Shadwell Aug 23, 2026 5470 As a rule, when Cardinal Newman's poetry is mentioned, people think of "The Pillar of the Cloud," better known as "Lead, Kindly Light." This lyric is only one of the many beautiful poems written by an author whose fame as a writer of the finest modern prose in the English language has eclipsed his reputation as a poet. Nevertheless, he wrote a very great poem, "The Dream of Gerontius"—a poem which

Rose-William Butler Yeats Aug 22, 2026 2267 As a rule, when Cardinal Newman's poetry is mentioned, people think of "The Pillar of the Cloud," better known as "Lead, Kindly Light." This lyric is only one of the many beautiful poems written by an author whose fame as a writer of the finest modern prose in the English language has eclipsed his reputation as a poet. Nevertheless, he wrote a very great poem, "The Dream of Gerontius"—a poem which

Four Hymns-Edmund Spenser Aug 21, 2026 4296 As a rule, when Cardinal Newman's poetry is mentioned, people think of "The Pillar of the Cloud," better known as "Lead, Kindly Light." This lyric is only one of the many beautiful poems written by an author whose fame as a writer of the finest modern prose in the English language has eclipsed his reputation as a poet. Nevertheless, he wrote a very great poem, "The Dream of Gerontius"—a poem which

Wine and Roses-Victor Daley Aug 20, 2026 10881 As a rule, when Cardinal Newman's poetry is mentioned, people think of "The Pillar of the Cloud," better known as "Lead, Kindly Light." This lyric is only one of the many beautiful poems written by an author whose fame as a writer of the finest modern prose in the English language has eclipsed his reputation as a poet. Nevertheless, he wrote a very great poem, "The Dream of Gerontius"—a poem which

Crescent Moon-Rabindranath Tagore Aug 19, 2026 3487 As a rule, when Cardinal Newman's poetry is mentioned, people think of "The Pillar of the Cloud," better known as "Lead, Kindly Light." This lyric is only one of the many beautiful poems written by an author whose fame as a writer of the finest modern prose in the English language has eclipsed his reputation as a poet. Nevertheless, he wrote a very great poem, "The Dream of Gerontius"—a poem which

Collection of Hymns for the Nativity of Our Lord-John Wesley Aug 18, 2026 2579 As a rule, when Cardinal Newman's poetry is mentioned, people think of "The Pillar of the Cloud," better known as "Lead, Kindly Light." This lyric is only one of the many beautiful poems written by an author whose fame as a writer of the finest modern prose in the English language has eclipsed his reputation as a poet. Nevertheless, he wrote a very great poem, "The Dream of Gerontius"—a poem which

Survivals-Lewis V. F. Randolph Aug 17, 2026 5638 As a rule, when Cardinal Newman's poetry is mentioned, people think of "The Pillar of the Cloud," better known as "Lead, Kindly Light." This lyric is only one of the many beautiful poems written by an author whose fame as a writer of the finest modern prose in the English language has eclipsed his reputation as a poet. Nevertheless, he wrote a very great poem, "The Dream of Gerontius"—a poem which

Complete Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe-Edgar Allan Poe Aug 16, 2026 27855 As a rule, when Cardinal Newman's poetry is mentioned, people think of "The Pillar of the Cloud," better known as "Lead, Kindly Light." This lyric is only one of the many beautiful poems written by an author whose fame as a writer of the finest modern prose in the English language has eclipsed his reputation as a poet. Nevertheless, he wrote a very great poem, "The Dream of Gerontius"—a poem which

Poems by Edward Thomas-Edward Thomas Aug 4, 2026 5431 "Poems by Edward Thomas" showcases the profound and evocative works of Edward Thomas, a poet renowned for his deep connection to nature and the human experience. This collection invites listeners to immerse themselves in Thomas's lyrical exploration of themes such as solitude, the passage of time, and the beauty of the natural world. As relevant today as it was in his lifetime, Thomas's poetry res

Dream of Gerontius - John Henry Newman Jul 8, 2026 3355 As a rule, when Cardinal Newman's poetry is mentioned, people think of "The Pillar of the Cloud," better known as "Lead, Kindly Light." This lyric is only one of the many beautiful poems written by an author whose fame as a writer of the finest modern prose in the English language has eclipsed his reputation as a poet. Nevertheless, he wrote a very great poem, "The Dream of Gerontius"—a poem which

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