| Author |
Sieveking, I. Giberne (Isabel Giberne) |
| Contributor |
Newman, Francis William, 1805-1897 |
| Title |
Memoir and Letters of Francis W. Newman
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Anne Soulard, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Memoir and Letters of Francis W. Newman" by I. Giberne Sieveking is a biographical work detailing the life of Francis W. Newman, a social reformer and the brother of Cardinal John Henry Newman, likely written in the late 19th century. This memoir offers a glimpse into Newman's thoughts, religious journey, and progressive views on social issues, revealing his significant yet sometimes contentious departure from orthodox Christianity. The opening of the memoir lays the groundwork for understanding Francis Newman's complex character and his distinct religious philosophy compared to his brother. The author introduces themes of their family background, emphasizing the influence of their ancestors on their lives. It also describes the contrasting paths taken by the Newman brothers as they grew up, particularly highlighting Francis’s quest for a personal and undogmatic faith that led him to embrace social reform over traditional dogma. This portion serves both as a prelude to Newman's life events and an invitation to explore the intricacies of his ideas and relationships, paving the way for deeper historical and philosophical discussions to follow in the memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
CT: History: Biography
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| Subject |
Newman, Francis William, 1805-1897
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7305 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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