Verses on various occasions
John Henry Newman
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Verses on various occasions
Published
1868
Publisher
Burns Oates, & Co.
Pages
340
Description
<p><i>Verses on Various Occasions</i> is a collection of poems written by <a href="https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/john-henry-newman">John Henry Newman</a> between 1818 and 1865. This period of Newman’s ecclesiastical career saw his ordination as an Anglican priest in 1825, his involvement in the High Church “Oxford Movement” in the 1830s, his conversion to Roman Catholicism in 1845, and his founding of the Birmingham Oratory, a Catholic religious community, in 1849.</p> <p>The poems in this collection span a range of Christian subjects, including piety, biblical prophets, Church Fathers, and Newman’s evolving views on the Catholic Church. Some noteworthy inclusions are “The Pillar of the Cloud,” which has been set to music as the hymn “Lead, Kindly Light,” and “The Dream of Gerontius,” which relates a man’s journey into the afterlife, inspired by <a href="https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/dante-alighieri">Dante</a>’s <a href="https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/dante-alighieri/the-divine-comedy/henry-wadsworth-longfellow"><i>Divine Comedy</i></a>.</p>
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Verses on various occasions?
This edition of Verses on various occasions has approximately 340 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Verses on various occasions?
For most readers, Verses on various occasions typically takes between 7h 5m and 4h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 85,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 85,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Verses on various occasions?
The estimated word count for Verses on various occasions is approximately 85,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Verses on various occasions?
Verses on various occasions was written by John Henry Newman.
When was Verses on various occasions published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1868. The original work may have been published on a different date.