Dos días después de Navidad, el arzobispo de Canterbury fue asesinado al pie del altar de su catedral por cuatro hombres de armas del rey Enrique II.La historia había empezado de forma muy diferente,...

“If you want to understand me,” says Pope Francis, “read this book.” Speaking to a planeload of reporters on his way home from a visit to the Philippines in January 2015, the Pope explained that a reading...

Robert Hugh Benson (18 novembre 1871 - 19 octobre 1914) est un ecclésiastique et homme de lettres britannique. Il est le plus jeune fils d'Edward White Benson, archevêque de Cantorbéry. Lors d'un séjour...

Quarto figlio di Edward White Benson, arcivescovo di Canterbury, Robert Hugh Benson nacque a Wellinton College il 18 novembre 1871. Si laureò al Trinity College di Cambridge e nel 1894 ricevette l’ordinazione...

This book, written in 1907, is Benson's dystopic vision of a near future world in which religion has, by and large, been rejected or simply fallen by the wayside. The Catholic Church has retreated to...

A Mystery Play in Honour of the Nativity of our Lord is a dramatic work about the miracle of Christmas, with the goal of furthering the devotion to the Nativity of the Christ. The play is written in verse...

Robert Hugh Benson's novel, 'The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary,' is a thought-provoking exploration of solitude and faith. Set in 19th century France, the book follows the spiritual journey of the...

Robert Hugh Benson's 'Lord of the World' is a thought-provoking dystopian novel that explores the clash between secularism and religion in a futuristic world. Set in the 21st century, the novel depicts...

Lord of the World is a dystopian novel that centers upon the reign of the Anti-Christ and the End of the World. In early 21st century London, two priests, the white-haired Father Percy Franklin and the...

Il libro che piace a papa Francesco Il padrone del mondo è un libro distopico abbastanza particolare: narra di come sarebbe il mondo e la società se venisse a mancare la Chiesa Cattolica, se la religione...

Robert Hugh Benson's 'In Honour of the Nativity of our Lord' is a captivating play that offers a unique perspective on the birth of Jesus Christ. Written in a poetic and lyrical style, the play explores...

In "The Light Invisible" by Robert Hugh Benson, the reader is transported into a world of mysterious spiritual encounters and thought-provoking allegories. Written in a style reminiscent of other spiritual...

In 'The Coward' by Robert Hugh Benson, the author explores themes of honor, courage, and redemption within the context of World War I. Written in a prose that is both lyrical and heartfelt, the novel...

Robert Hugh Benson's novel 'The Necromancers' delves into the dark world of occult practices, exploring themes of spiritualism, necromancy, and the blurred lines between the living and the dead. Set in...

À la fin du XXème siècle, les progrès du matérialisme et de la Franc-Maçonnerie ont réduit la religion chrétienne à une infime minorité en Europe, malgré sa survie en Irlande et dans la ville pontificale...

"Lord of the World" is a dystopian novel which depicts a future where religion is scorned, a one-world government has been established and euthanasia is normal. The Catholic Church can do nothing as most...

"You must give me a moment," said the old man, leaning back. Percy resettled himself in his chair and waited, chin on hand. It was a very silent room in which the three men sat, furnished with the extreme...

UM PESADELO SE ABATE SOBRE A CIVILIZAÇÃO O planeta que O Senhor do Mundo retrata é o mundo do Anticristo... e as semelhanças dele com o nosso são aterradoras. Nesse mundo, a paz universal é alcançada...

Two wealthy families are neighbors in Elizabethan England; one is staunchly Catholic and the other is devoutly Protestant. The attractive young scions of the families are drawn to each other in friendship...

Robert Hugh Benson, who was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge, was ordained an Anglican priest in 1895 by his father, the Archbishop of Canterbury. Eight years later, after weighty...

Following the death of his fiancée, Laurie Baxter becomes consumed by an obsession with the supernatural. Attempting to reach his deceased bride, he attends rituals and séances, delving ever deeper into...

Her theory of the universe as the girl who watched her now was beginning to find out was impregnable and unapproachable.

Lord of the World is a 1907 apocalyptic novel by Robert Hugh Benson. It is sometimes deemed one of the first modern dystopias. Michael D. O'Brien's Catholic apocalyptic series, Children of the Last Days...

In "The King's Achievement," Robert Hugh Benson crafts a richly layered narrative set in the tumultuous era of the English Reformation. The novel entwines historical events with the personal struggles...

In "Oddsfish!", Robert Hugh Benson crafts a whimsical yet profound narrative set in the realm of Elizabethan England. The novel intertwines fantasy with biting social commentary, exploring themes of faith,...

In "Come Rack! Come Rope!", Robert Hugh Benson masterfully intertwines historical narrative with deep theological exploration, crafting a compelling tale set during the turbulent days of the English Reformation....

In "None Other Gods," Robert Hugh Benson crafts a compelling narrative that explores the spiritual struggles and moral dilemmas faced by individuals in a post-Victorian society teetering between faith...

In "Lord of the World," Robert Hugh Benson creates a haunting dystopia that explores the interplay of faith, politics, and technology in an increasingly secular future. Set in the early 21st century,...

In "Paradoxes of Catholicism," Robert Hugh Benson engages with the intricate relationship between faith and reason, exploring the inherent contradictions and complexities of Catholic doctrine. Written...

In 'The Dawn of All', Robert Hugh Benson weaves a rich tapestry of theological speculation and apocalyptic vision, exploring the implications of a future where the Second Coming of Christ profoundly reshapes...