The Dream of Gerontius: Introduction (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Gordon Tidy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656648287 ISBN 13: 9780656648283

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Uncover the real story behind a landmark poem

This Introduction surveys how a piece once tucked in letters and magazines became a celebrated work. It traces the poem’s journey, edits, and the legends that grew around its origin.

The pages offer a careful look at the poem’s creation, the people who helped preserve it, and the changing ways readers have understood it. It highlights the roles of editors, biographers, and scholars in shaping its reception, while staying grounded in the documented facts of its publication history and manuscript notes.

• Origins and occasions that inspired the poem’s writing
• How manuscript drafts and proofs differ from the final text
• How critics and readers first responded across decades
• Key figures and moments that influenced its lasting presence

Ideal for readers of literary history, biographical studies, and fans of the poem’s broader context.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656648287
• ISBN 13: 9780656648283
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 49