On the Art of Reading · Character
Cardinal Newman
John Henry Newman, the theologian and writer, cited for his prose and ideas.
minor
Also known as Newman
First appearance: lecture ii apprehension versus comprehension
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Quoted extensively on the continuity of Western civilization and the role of classical learning.
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- Lecture VII: The Value of Greek and Latin in English Literature
- Lecture VIII: On Reading the Bible (I)
- Lecture XII: On the Use of Masterpieces
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