Robert Hugh Benson

The Dawn of All

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Produktbeschreibung

The Dawn of All, the second of Robert Hugh Benson's two science fiction satires, is a "counterblast" to the terrifying Lord of the World. Contradiction the idea that this novel presents a blueprint for an ideal society, "Benson wrote often and emphatically that he did not for a moment expect the pictured solution to realize itself, and that he even hoped it would not. Neither Science, nor the State, nor Religion would ever, he was convinced, find themselves in such mutual relations as he had invented." (C. C. Martindale, S.J.) Robert Hugh Benson (1871-1914) enjoyed a career that lasted little over a decade. In addition to a great many non-fiction works, he authored a series of twenty novels and short story collections that combined a specific moral orientation with an astonishing popularity among the general public of the early twentieth century. As an Anglican and later a Catholic priest, Father Benson was in great demand as a speaker in both England and the United States. The most sensational English convert from the Anglican Communion to Catholicism since John Henry Newman, Benson was a son of the Archbishop of Canterbury. He wrote from a Catholic perspective, but with real understanding and sympathy for the Protestant position.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Once and Future Books
• Seitenzahl: 268
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Mai 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 382g
• ISBN-13: 9780972982153
• ISBN-10: 0972982159
• Artikelnr.: 22111524

Autorenporträt

Robert Hugh Benson (1871–1914) was an English priest and prolific author, who garnered posthumous acclaim for his literary contributions to the Christian fiction genre. The son of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Benson was initially an Anglican priest but later converted to Roman Catholicism and was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1904. This conversion significantly influenced his writing, and he often explored the conflicting tensions between the Anglican and Catholic faiths within his works. Benson was distinguished for his skillful storytelling and his ability to intertwine religious themes with the popular fiction of his time. Perhaps his most notable dystopian work, 'The Dawn of All' - a lesser-known sequel to his acclaimed novel 'Lord of the World' - envisions a future where Roman Catholicism has shaped world society. Benson's literary style is characterized by rich description, deep religious and philosophical underpinnings, and a nuanced understanding of human nature and theology. Although his works primarily attracted Catholic readers, the universal appeal of his themes has continued to resonate with a broader audience. Benson's contributions to Christian literature and his exploration of prophetic and speculative fiction remain influential, underlining the enduring significance of his canon far beyond his lifetime.