Linus by A.C. Benson (1912)
Linus is a novel written by A.C. Benson, published in 1902. The story follows the life of Linus, a young man who struggles with his identity and purpose in life. Throughout the novel, Linus grapples with feelings of alienation and disillusionment, as he navigates his relationships with others and tries to find meaning in his existence. Ultimately, Linus comes to terms with his own mortality and learns to embrace the fleeting nature of life.
By A.C. Benson · First published 1912 · Genre: Biography, Non-fiction, Historical · 5,223 words
First lines
In the old days there was a rich city of Asia, Cibyra by name, a prosperous place of wealthy merchants, full of large stone houses, with towers to catch the breeze, cloisters full of shadow and coolness, looking upon garden-closes set with little branching trees, very musical with clear fountains. The land was not yet wholly Christian, but persecution had long ceased, and those in high places called themselves by the Saviour's name; but still there were many who were heathen in all but name, and did not follow the Way, but spoke or thought of the faith as a heavy burden bound on the backs of men. And there was much wickedness in such cities as Cibyra, men and women following the desires of their hearts, and only when sick or tired, or sometimes ashamed, looking fearfully to judgment.
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Linus is listed on Textopian as a novella by A.C. Benson, dated 1912 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: A.C. Benson
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Non-fiction, Historical
- Length: 5,223 words
- Structure: 1 section, 45 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The book 'Linus' by A.C. Benson is primarily a biographical account, exploring the life and personal experiences of its subject, Linus.
- Non-fiction — Given that 'Linus' delves into the factual and historical accounts of its subject's life, it can be categorized under the non-fiction genre.
- Historical — The narrative takes into account the historical context of the time during which Linus lived, aligning it with the historical genre.
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