Robert Hugh Benson

Broschiertes Buch

The King'S Achievement Book III The King's Gratitude

Beschreibung

In Book III of The King's Achievement by Robert Hugh Benson, the novel reaches its final resolution amid the aftermath of the Reformation in Tudor England. The characters face religious persecution, with themes of personal sacrifice and martyrdom taking center stage. Spiritual victory and redemption are woven throughout the narrative as faith and conviction triumph over adversity. The family legacy becomes a key focus, with characters striving to restore their beliefs and honor in a time of deep conflict. Courage in adversity and enduring loyalty define their actions, with a strong emphasis on the triumph of conscience despite the turmoil around them. Ecclesiastical reform continues to shape the world they live in, but there is a sense of grace and restoration of faith as the novel draws to a close. Benson masterfully ties together the threads of death and resurrection symbolism, creating a legacy that speaks to the enduring consequences of the Reformation.

Autor

Robert Hugh Benson was an English Catholic priest and author who lived from 18 November 1871 to 19 October 1914. He began his ministry as an Anglican priest before being welcomed and ordained in the Catholic Church in 1903. He also wrote a lot of fiction, including Come Rack! Come to Rope! and the well-known dystopian novel Lord of the World. His works include current fiction, children's stories, plays, apologetics, devotional writings, and historical, horror, and science fiction. In parallel with rising through the ranks to serve as a Chamberlain to Pope Pius X in 1911 and earning the title of Monsignor before passing away a few years later, he continued his writing career. Benson, the younger brother of E. F., A. C., and Margaret Benson, was the youngest child of Edward White Benson, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and his wife, Mary. Robert Hugh Benson attended Eton College for his education before attending Trinity College in Cambridge from 1890 to 1893 to study classics and religion. Benson's father, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury at the time, gave him his ordination as a priest in the Church of England in 1895.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 110
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 150g
• ISBN-13: 9789367147221
• ISBN-10: 9367147228
• Artikelnr.: 73244910