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Lord Of The World
''Lord of the World'' is a 1907 dystopian science fiction novel by Robert Hugh Benson that centres upon the reign of the Antichrist and the end of the world. It has been called prophetic by Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI.Pope Francis Denounces "Adolescent Progressivism," Calls "Lord of the World" Prophetic , November 19, 2013. Background 
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Robert Hugh Benson
Robert Hugh Benson AFSC KC*SG KGCHS (18 November 1871 – 19 October 1914) was an English Catholic priest and writer. First an Anglican priest, he was received into the Catholic Church in 1903 and ordained therein the next year. He was also a prolific writer of fiction, writing the notable dystopian novel '' Lord of the World'', as well as '' Come Rack! Come Rope!''. His output encompassed historical, horror and science fiction, contemporary fiction, children's stories, plays, apologetics, devotional works and articles. He continued his writing career at the same time as he progressed through the hierarchy to become a chamberlain to Pope Pius X in 1911 and gain the title of Monsignor before his death a few years later. Early life Benson was the youngest son of Edward White Benson, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and his wife, Mary; Benson was the younger brother of E. F. Benson, A. C. Benson and Margaret Benson. Benson was educated at Eton College and then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
