| Lord of the World Contributor(s): Benson, Robert Hugh (Author) |
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ISBN: 1781393044 ISBN-13: 9781781393048 Publisher: Benediction Classics OUR PRICE: $20.89 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Dystopian - Fiction | Classics - Fiction | Christian - Fantasy |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6" W x 9" (1.46 lbs) 336 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This visionary dystopian and apocalyptic novel of 1907 presents a future in which secular humanism has triumphed, with religion suppressed and almost non-existent. It follows the fortunes of an M.P. and his wife, who come under the sway of the antichrist figure, the titular Lord of the World, who appears to promise a heaven on earth, and a catholic priest, who is fighting to keep the Church alive through its many tribulations. It is highly readable and seems prescient on many counts - the rise of communist states, the advent of air travel and the dominating power of a forceful leader - but its strong Catholic bias has tended to limit its readership. This handsome new edition has been completely re-typeset to be clear and complete. |