John Henry Newman: A Man of (Many) Letters

The article introduces the life and work of the XIX century British intellectual John Henry Newman. Despite his massive amount of literary, academic and personal writings (novels, poems, diaries, letters, essays, editorials, etc.) his work is still rather unknown in the Spanish speaking world. The paper presents an overview of his work and his style within the socio and political context when they were written paying especial attention to his epistolary. His letters, which fill 32 substantial volumes, are a well of information about his deep inner self and his interpersonal relations; of his fiery spirit and his gentle heart.