Brother Robert by A.C. Benson (1923)
"Brother Robert" is a novel by A.C. Benson, first published in 1906. The story follows the life of Robert, a young man who enters a monastery after feeling disillusioned with the world outside. Throughout the novel, Benson explores themes of spirituality, faith, and the challenges of monastic life. Despite the seemingly somber subject matter, the book is known for its witty dialogue and humorous observations on religious life.
By A.C. Benson · First published 1923 · Genre: Biography, Historical, Non-fiction · 9,098 words
First lines
The castle of Tremontes stands in a wood of oaks, a little way off the high-road; it takes its name from the three mounds that rise in the castle yard, covered now with turf and daisies, but piled together within of stones, which cover, so the legend says, the bodies of three Danish knights killed in a skirmish long ago; the river that runs in the creek beside the castle is joined to the sea but a little below, and the tide comes up to Tremontes; when the sea is out, there are bare and evil-smelling mudbanks, with a trickle of brackish water in the midst.
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Brother Robert is listed on Textopian as a novella by A.C. Benson, dated 1923 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: A.C. Benson
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Historical, Non-fiction, Literature
- Length: 9,098 words
- Structure: 1 section, 78 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The book 'Brother Robert' by A.C. Benson is a memoir that describes the life of Robert Benson, thus primarily falling under the genre of Biography.
- Historical — The book explores the historical backdrop containing significant events of Robert's life, earning a historical genre ranking.
- Non-fiction — As 'Brother Robert' is an account of real-life experiences and events, it falls under the Non-fiction genre.
- Literature — Due to A.C. Benson's status as a distinguished English essayist and the sophisticated writing style adopted in the book, 'Brother Robert' can be classified under the Literature genre.
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