Robert Hugh Benson

Broschiertes Buch

Oddsfish! (1914)

Beschreibung

Oddsfish! is a novel written by Robert Hugh Benson and first published in 1914. The story follows the life of a young man named Francis Orme, who is born into a wealthy family but is unhappy with his life. He feels that he is lacking purpose and direction, and so he decides to leave his comfortable life behind and set out on a journey of self-discovery.As he travels through Europe, Francis encounters a variety of colorful characters and experiences many adventures. Along the way, he learns about love, friendship, and the importance of following one's own path in life.Despite its age, Oddsfish! remains a relevant and engaging novel that explores timeless themes of identity, purpose, and personal growth. Benson's vivid descriptions of the landscapes and cultures of Europe add depth and richness to the story, while his nuanced portrayal of Francis's inner struggles makes the character relatable and sympathetic.Overall, Oddsfish! is a thought-provoking and entertaining novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy classic literature and stories of self-discovery.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.

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: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 476
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 683g
• ISBN-13: 9781437147773
• ISBN-10: 1437147771
• Artikelnr.: 25510910