Robert Hugh Benson: Life and Works
Author:   Janet Grayson
Publisher:   University Press of America
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9780761811527


Pages:   266
Publication Date:   02 July 1998
Format:   Hardback
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Robert Hugh Benson: Life and Works


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Robert Hugh Benson is a new biography of Edwardian England's most famous priest-novelist. Benson was born into one of the most prominent religious and literary families in England. As the son of the Archbishop of Canterbury, his conversion to Catholicism and ordination created a sensation. Benson wrote powerful, imaginative novels and historical novels about the English martyrs. Despite a personal affinity for a simple life and solitude, his books and speaking ability brought him great fame. He spoke to massive gatherings in both England and America on contemporary topics in addition to religion. Benson succeeded as a writer and literary influence, while also playing a part in converting thousands of Anglicans to the Catholic Church, causing much controversy in his home country.

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Author:   Janet Grayson
Publisher:   University Press of America
Imprint:   University Press of America
Dimensions:   Width: 15.10cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.60cm
Weight:   0.485kg
ISBN:  

9780761811527


ISBN 10:   0761811524
Pages:   266
Publication Date:   02 July 1998
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 List of Illustrations Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 The Bensons Chapter 5 To Eton and Onward Chapter 6 From Mirfield to the Resurrection Chapter 7 Holy Orders Chapter 8 He Becomes a Roman Catholic Chapter 9 Rome 1904-1904 Chapter 10 At Cambridge Rectory Chapter 11 Cambridge Frost Chapter 12 Family Matters Chapter 13 Have Street House Chapter 14 The Priestly Life Chapter 15 The Artist in Him Chapter 16 Among Priests Chapter 17 Benson Abroad Chapter 18 The Final Chapter Chapter 19 Reputation Chapter 20 Appendices Chapter 21 Bibliography Chapter 22 Index

Reviews

Janet Grayson's account of Benson's life and works is straightforward and objective. * The Catholic Historical Review * There is much to recommend in this slim volume...scholars and students will profit from her contribution. * Church History: Studies in Christianity and Culture *


Janet Grayson's account of Benson's life and works is straightforward and objective. Catholic Historical Review There is much to recommend in this slim volume...scholars and students will profit from her contribution. Church History


Janet Grayson's account of Benson's life and works is straightforward and objective. The Catholic Historical Review There is much to recommend in this slim volume...scholars and students will profit from her contribution. Church History


Author Information

Janet Grayson is Professor of English at Keene State College, New Hampshire.

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