Publisher's Synopsis
Verses On Various Occasions is a collection of poems written by John Henry Newman, a prominent figure in the 19th century English Catholic Church. The book was first published in 1868 and contains a wide range of poems that were written for different occasions, including religious celebrations, personal reflections, and political events. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including sonnets, hymns, and ballads, and cover a range of themes, including faith, love, nature, and history. The collection also includes several poems that were written in response to the challenges faced by the Catholic Church in England during Newman's lifetime. Overall, Verses On Various Occasions is a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the most important Catholic thinkers of the 19th century, and a testament to the enduring power of poetry as a means of expressing complex ideas and emotions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
