None Other Gods (1911)

None Other Gods (1911)

Robert Hugh Benson

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120747112
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None Other Gods is a novel written by Robert Hugh Benson and first published in 1911. The story is set in the fictional town of Polchester in England, and revolves around the lives of a group of characters who are struggling with their faith and their place in society. The central character is Father Percy Franklin, a Catholic priest who is torn between his duty to his church and his desire to help the poor and downtrodden in his community. Other characters include Lady Laura, a wealthy widow who is searching for meaning in her life; her son, Guy, who is struggling with his own religious beliefs; and Miss Charlotte Merton, a young woman who is trying to find her place in the world.The novel explores themes of faith, love, and the struggle between the material and spiritual worlds. It also delves into the issues of social inequality and the role of the church in society. Benson’s writing style is characterized by his use of vivid descriptions and his ability to create complex, multi-dimensional characters. None Other Gods is considered one of Benson’s most important works and is still widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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