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Robert Hugh Benson is a new biography of Edwardian England's most famous priest-novelist. Benson was born into one of the most prominent religious and literary families in England. As the son of the Archbishop of Canterbury, his conversion to Catholicism and ordination created a sensation. Benson wrote powerful, imaginative novels and historical novels about the English martyrs. Despite a personal affinity for a simple life and solitude, his books and speaking ability brought him great fame. He spoke to massive gatherings in both England and America on contemporary topics in addition to religion. Benson succeeded as a writer and literary influence, while also playing a part in converting thousands of Anglicans to the Catholic Church, causing much controversy in his home country.
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Janet Grayson's account of Benson's life and works is straightforward and objective.--The Catholic Historical Review
There is much to recommend in this slim volume...scholars and students will profit from her contribution.--Church History: Studies in Christianity and Culture
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There is much to recommend in this slim volume...scholars and students will profit from her contribution.--Church History: Studies in Christianity and Culture
Janet Grayson is Professor of English at Keene State College, New Hampshire.
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- PublisherUniversity Press of America
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0761811524
- ISBN 13 9780761811527
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages266
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Book Description Hardcover. 231p. hardcover, without dust jacket as issued, 5.75x8.75 inches. Corners lightly bumped, else very good. Benson was the youngest son of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and born in 1871. In his 20s, he began questioning his Anglican upbringing, and became a Catholic priest in 1904. At the same time as he was preaching, he also began writing, and went on to publish Lord of the World (1907), an early example of the modern Dystopian novel. He had a close friendship with Baron Corvo and Lord Alfred Douglas, and never married. Seller Inventory # 279393
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