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Ffinch, Michael

 
9781474617154: Cardinal Newman
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ISBN 10: 1474617158 ISBN 13: 9781474617154
Editorial: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2020

Sinopsis

The fascinating and insightful biography of one of the most intriguing, thoughtful and controversial figures of the 19th century.

'Growth is the only evidence of life' - so said poet, academic and theologian John Henry, Cardinal Newman. Canonised in 2019 (despite having said 'I have nothing of the saint about me'), Newman was an important and controversial figure in the religious history of the 19th century.

This highly lyrical and accomplished biography not only covers his religious life (he played a vital role in the Oxford Movement, and subsequently converted to Catholicism), but also places him in the context of 19th-century religious revival and changing attitudes. In addition to his sometimes controversial teachings, Cardinal Newman was also a poet who wrote the text of Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius and was responsible for the foundation of the Oratorian Order in England.

Michael Ffinch shows an unusual insight into Newman's character, finding an unexpected warmth and humour in a man often thought of as cold and austere. This fascinating biography also shows a deep understanding of a church emerging from dark centuries of persecution and misunderstanding into the light of what Newman himself chose to call 'The Second Spring'.

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Michael Ffinch was born in 1934 in Kent and was a well-known broadcaster and acclaimed author. He published several books of poetry in addition to his highly regarded biographies of, among others, Cardinal Newman and G K Chesterton, for which he was shortlisted for the Whitbread Award. Michael Ffinch collaborated on more than 50 programmes for Radio 3 and 4, as well as a number of television programmes. He died in 1999.

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Editorial
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Año de publicación
2020
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1474617158
ISBN 13 
9781474617154
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
240
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
Hachette Ireland, Hachette UK
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