Lord of the World (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Dystopian Sci-Fi NovelBy Robert Hugh Benson
Length12h 23m
About this audiobook
Robert Hugh Benson's Lord of the World (1907) is a prophetic dystopian novel that imagines a technologically advanced, politically unified future in which secular humanitarianism has displaced Christianity and prepared the way for an Antichrist-like world ruler, Julian Felsenburgh. Written in lucid, urgent prose that fuses political speculation, apocalyptic theology, and psychological drama, the novel stands at the crossroads of Edwardian science fiction and Catholic eschatological fiction, anticipating later dystopias while remaining rooted in the Book of Revelation and the anxieties of modernity. Benson, the son of Edward White Benson, Archbishop of Canterbury, was himself an Anglican clergyman before converting to Roman Catholicism in 1903 and becoming a Catholic priest. His intimate knowledge of English religious life, combined with the intellectual shock of conversion, informs the novel's central conflict between institutional faith and a seductive, rationalist world order. Lord of the World reflects Benson's concern that modern progress, severed from transcendence, might become spiritually totalitarian. This book is recommended to readers interested in dystopian literature, Christian apologetics, and the religious imagination of the early twentieth century. Its power lies not merely in prediction, but in its searching examination of worship, authority, conscience, and the human longing for salvation.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.2 (1.4K)
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GenreDystopia, Christian & Inspirational
Length12 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 13, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Syren of the Skies (Annotated)
17CHAPTER IV
2Introduction
18CHAPTER V
3Synopsis
19CHAPTER VI
4Historical Context
20CHAPTER VII
5PREFACE
21CHAPTER VIII
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6PROLOGUE
22BOOK III THE VICTORY
7BOOK I THE ADVENT
23CHAPTER I
8CHAPTER I
24CHAPTER II
9CHAPTER II
25CHAPTER III
10CHAPTER III
26CHAPTER IV
11CHAPTER IV
27CHAPTER V
12CHAPTER V
28CHAPTER VI
13BOOK II THE ENCOUNTER
29Analysis
14CHAPTER I
30Reflection
15CHAPTER II
31Memorable Quotes
16CHAPTER III
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