Robert Benson

Lord of the World (Dover Doomsday Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780486803814
author:
Robert Benson
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Dover Publications Inc.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
390
Dimensions:
21.6 x 14 x 2 cm
Genre:
Fiction, Religious & Inspirational, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£16.97

Description

In a world where spirituality has been lost, a new era of despair has dawned. Belief in God has given way to secular humanism, and the consequences are dire. Without a sense of purpose, people turn to euthanasia as a means of escaping an empty existence. In this gripping tale of the apocalypse, a charismatic leader emerges, and the citizens of this dystopian society eagerly support their coming. The world teeters on the brink of destruction, and the very fabric of society is torn apart. This thought-provoking novel, first published in 1907, offers a haunting portrayal of a society that has lost its way. Author Robert Hugh Benson, a convert to Roman Catholicism, wrote this dark parable in response to the science-fiction novels of his time. His vision of a technologically advanced society careening towards its own destruction has proven remarkably prescient, making this a compelling and unsettling read.

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