Dream of Gerontius (Version 2)
Dream of Gerontius (Version 2)
The Dream of Gerontius, written by John Henry Newman in 1865, is a poetic exploration of a man's journey through death and purgatory to encounter God. The poem serves as a meditation on the state of the soul after death, embodying the theological principles of the Catholic Church. Notably influenced by Dante's Divine Comedy, it has been adapted into a choral oratorio by Edward Elgar, making it a significant work in both literature and music.
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Dream of Gerontius
Version 1 · Russ Hobbs · 55m
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