Classics Considered

by Marian H

Lord of the World – Episode 7

Here we uncover another dystopian classic: Robert Hugh Benson’s little-known novel from 1907, Lord of the World.

Sources / Further Reading:
List of Dystopian Literature (Wikipedia)
Article on Benson by The Catholic World Report
Summary of papal statements (Wikipedia)
Interview with Pope Francis by Catholic News Agency (2015)
 

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  1. Food for Thought in Benson’s Lord of the World – Classics Considered Avatar
    Food for Thought in Benson’s Lord of the World – Classics Considered

    […] to, which prevented me from rating it higher.  If you’re interested, I’ve given it a full review in podcast form.  Recommended for those interested in early dystopian literature, particularly anyone reading from […]

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    A Canticle for Leibowitz: Catholic Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction – Classics Considered

    […] was how this book treated the subject of euthanasia, which was also covered in Benson’s Lord of the World. Without giving away spoilers, my reaction was completely different to its portrayal in A Canticle […]

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