Robert Hugh Benson

Broschiertes Buch

Come Rack! Come Rope!

Beschreibung

Come Rack! Come Rope! is a historical novel set during the turbulent Elizabethan era in England, focusing on the persecution of Catholics. The story centers on the internal and external struggles faced by the protagonist, a young man caught between his faith and his family. The narrative explores the clash between personal belief and familial loyalty, set against the broader context of religious conflict. The protagonist grapples with his father's decision to abandon the Catholic faith, a choice that creates a rift between them. This tension deepens as he navigates his relationship with his beloved, while facing the harsh realities of a society where religious adherence could mean life or death. The story touches on the broader societal dangers that Catholics faced during this period, with themes of love, faith, and loyalty taking center stage as the characters are forced to make difficult choices. The emotional and moral dilemmas reflect the personal cost of religious persecution, as individuals wrestle with their commitment to faith in a time of national and personal turmoil. The novel promises an exploration of devotion, sacrifice, and the cost of standing firm in one's beliefs.

Autor

Robert Hugh Benson was an English Catholic priest and author who lived from 18 November 1871 to 19 October 1914. He began his ministry as an Anglican priest before being welcomed and ordained in the Catholic Church in 1903. He also wrote a lot of fiction, including Come Rack! Come to Rope! and the well-known dystopian novel Lord of the World. His works include current fiction, children's stories, plays, apologetics, devotional writings, and historical, horror, and science fiction. In parallel with rising through the ranks to serve as a Chamberlain to Pope Pius X in 1911 and earning the title of Monsignor before passing away a few years later, he continued his writing career. Benson, the younger brother of E. F., A. C., and Margaret Benson, was the youngest child of Edward White Benson, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and his wife, Mary. Robert Hugh Benson attended Eton College for his education before attending Trinity College in Cambridge from 1890 to 1893 to study classics and religion. Benson's father, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury at the time, gave him his ordination as a priest in the Church of England in 1895.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 328
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 362g
• ISBN-13: 9789369428083
• ISBN-10: 9369428089
• Artikelnr.: 73706375