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Victorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

Lord of the World

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Lord of the World is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by Robert Hugh Benson. Key subjects include Second Advent.

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About Lord of the World

"Lord of the World" by Robert Hugh Benson is a dystopian science fiction novel published in 1907. In the early 21st century, the world has consolidated into three superstates, where Catholicism faces extinction amid rising secular humanism and global peace. A mysterious figure named Felsenburgh emerges as a charismatic peacemaker, captivating nations with his magnetic presence. As humanity embraces a new religion that worships Man as God, a small remnant of Catholic faithful must confront an apocalyptic confrontation between ancient faith and a seductive new world order.
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  • Science fiction
  • Second Advent

Quick answers

Who wrote Lord of the World?

Lord of the World was written by Robert Hugh Benson.

What genre is Lord of the World?

It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is Lord of the World free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Lord of the World?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 10 h 35 min.

What books are similar to Lord of the World?

Readers who like it often enjoy Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, The Time Machine and The Invisible Man.

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