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Lord of the World

by Robert Hugh Benson

First published
1908
Reading level
Plain English
Price
Free

About the book

"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.

  • Science fiction
  • Second Advent

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #14021. Lord of the World on Wikipedia.

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