Robert Hugh Benson

The Dawn of All (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A mysterious priest who cannot remember his own name, nor even anything of the past, must make his way as a Monsignor in a world undergoing a dramatic transformation in preparation for the return of Christ. The world itself becomes an image of the priest's soul. "THE DAWN OF ALL", the second of Benson's two science fiction satires, is a "counter- blast " to the terrifying LORD OF THE WORLD. Contradicting the notion 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 realise 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.) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition. (Amazon)

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 290
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. November 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783962720032
• Artikelnr.: 50499992

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.