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Robert Hugh Benson

Robert Hugh Benson AFSC KC*SG KGCHS was an English Catholic priest and writer. First an Anglican priest, he was received into the Catholic Church in 1903 and ordained therein the next year. He was also a prolific writer of fiction, writing the notable dystopian novel Lord of the World, as well as Come Rack! Come Rope!.

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The Dawn of All

"The Dawn of All" by Robert Hugh Benson is a speculative fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the potential future of hu...

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The King's Achievement

"The King's Achievement" by Robert Hugh Benson is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of the Tor...

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The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary

"The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary" by Robert Hugh Benson is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story chronicles the life...

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A Mystery Play in Honour of the Nativity of our Lord

"A Mystery Play in Honour of the Nativity of our Lord" by Robert Hugh Benson is a theatrical work that belongs to the genre of religious drama, specif...

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The Light Invisible

"The Light Invisible" by Robert Hugh Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of spiritual perception and insight...

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Lourdes

"Lourdes" by Robert Hugh Benson is a narrative account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the significance of the shrine of Lourdes,...

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Oddsfish!

"Oddsfish!" by Robert Hugh Benson is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the main character, Roger Mallock...

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Come Rack! Come Rope!

"Come Rack! Come Rope!" by Robert Hugh Benson is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in Elizabethan England, focusi...

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By What Authority?

"By What Authority?" by Robert Hugh Benson is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the tumultuous religious conflicts of E...

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None Other Gods

"None Other Gods" by Robert Hugh Benson is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Frank Guiseley, a young man who, aft...

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Paradoxes of Catholicism

"Paradoxes of Catholicism" by Robert Hugh Benson is a philosophical exploration written in the early 20th century. The work is primarily a collection ...

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The Necromancers

"The Necromancers" by Robert Hugh Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative begins with Mrs. Baxter, a devout widow, who is t...

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Lord of the World

"Lord of the World" by Robert Hugh Benson is a dystopian novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores a future where traditional religio...

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