Marian H | The Priest Who Wrote Sci-Fi ... Lord of the World book review (no spoilers) - podcast / audio-only @marianhreads | Uploaded March 2022 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
Some first impressions of Lord of the World (1907) by Robert Hugh Benson. This novel explores end-times dystopia from a Catholic perspective, contrasting with the socialist ideals of H.G. Wells and George Orwell. Looking back on this recording - taken from my podcast archives - I wish I had delved into the book more deeply. There is much more that could be analyzed from theological, philosophical, and comparative angles. (Maybe a reread is in order?) Hopefully this at least gives you enough info as to whether you would enjoy reading it yourself!

This audio was recorded January 2018.

My comparison of dystopian classics: youtu.be/xDfqZHKmbB4

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