Loss and Gain (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Tale of a Convert (Psychological Novel)By John Henry Newman
Length13h 29m
About this audiobook
Loss and Gain is Newman's searching fictional anatomy of religious conversion, tracing the intellectual and spiritual pilgrimage of Charles Reding amid the disputations of nineteenth-century Oxford. Published in 1848, it belongs to the tradition of the university novel while also serving as a Catholic Bildungsroman, rich in dialogue, irony, and theological precision. Its style is lucid, urbane, and argumentative, dramatizing the pressures of conscience, authority, friendship, and doctrinal inquiry within the charged context of the Oxford Movement. John Henry Newman was uniquely placed to write such a work. A leading Anglican divine and one of the central figures of Tractarianism, he experienced firsthand the conflicts he depicts: the claims of antiquity, the insufficiency of private judgment, and the pull of Roman Catholicism. His own conversion in 1845, followed by suspicion and controversy, gives the novel its urgency and inward authority. This book is highly recommended to readers interested in conversion narratives, Victorian religious culture, and fiction shaped by serious ideas. It rewards patient reading with psychological insight and historical depth.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Christian & Inspirational
Length13 hrs 29 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 4, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A Plain Account of Christian Perfection (Annotated)
32Chapter VII.
2Introduction
33Chapter VIII.
3Synopsis
34Chapter IX.
4Historical Context
35Chapter X.
5Author Biography
36Chapter XI.
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6Part I.
37Chapter XII.
7Chapter I.
38Chapter XIII.
8Chapter II.
39Chapter XIV.
9Chapter III.
40Chapter XV.
10Chapter IV.
41Chapter XVI.
11Chapter V.
42Chapter XVII.
12Chapter VI.
43Chapter XVIII.
13Chapter VII.
44Chapter XIX.
14Chapter VIII.
45Chapter XX.
15Chapter IX.
46Chapter XXI.
16Chapter X.
47Part III.
17Chapter XI.
48Chapter I.
18Chapter XII.
49Chapter II.
19Chapter XIII.
50Chapter III.
20Chapter XIV.
51Chapter IV.
21Chapter XV.
52Chapter V.
22Chapter XVI.
53Chapter VI.
23Chapter XVII.
54Chapter VII.
24Chapter XVIII.
55Chapter VIII.
25Part II.
56Chapter IX.
26Chapter I.
57Chapter X.
27Chapter II.
58Chapter XI.
28Chapter III.
59Analysis
29Chapter IV.
60Reflection
30Chapter V.
61Memorable Quotes
31Chapter VI.
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