Oddsfish! (1914) - Benson, Robert Hugh
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Oddsfish! is a novel written by Robert Hugh Benson and first published in 1914. The story follows the life of a young man named Francis Orme, who is born into a wealthy family but is unhappy with his life. He feels that he is lacking purpose and direction, and so he decides to leave his comfortable life behind and set out on a journey of self-discovery.As he travels through Europe, Francis encounters a variety of colorful characters and experiences many adventures. Along the way, he learns about love, friendship, and the importance of following one's own path in life.Despite its age, Oddsfish!…mehr

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Oddsfish! is a novel written by Robert Hugh Benson and first published in 1914. The story follows the life of a young man named Francis Orme, who is born into a wealthy family but is unhappy with his life. He feels that he is lacking purpose and direction, and so he decides to leave his comfortable life behind and set out on a journey of self-discovery.As he travels through Europe, Francis encounters a variety of colorful characters and experiences many adventures. Along the way, he learns about love, friendship, and the importance of following one's own path in life.Despite its age, Oddsfish! remains a relevant and engaging novel that explores timeless themes of identity, purpose, and personal growth. Benson's vivid descriptions of the landscapes and cultures of Europe add depth and richness to the story, while his nuanced portrayal of Francis's inner struggles makes the character relatable and sympathetic.Overall, Oddsfish! is a thought-provoking and entertaining novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy classic literature and stories of self-discovery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Robert Hugh Benson (1871 - 1914) was an English Anglican priest who in 1903 was received into the Roman Catholic Church in which he was ordained priest in 1904. He was a prolific writer of fiction and wrote the notable dystopian novel Lord of the World (1907). His output encompassed historical, horror and science fiction, contemporary fiction, children's stories, plays, apologetics, devotional works and articles. He continued his writing career at the same time as he progressed through the hierarchy to become a Chamberlain to the Pope in 1911 and subsequently titled Monsignor.