Renatus by A.C. Benson (1909)
"Renatus" by A.C. Benson is a novel that tells the story of a young man named Renatus who struggles with his own identity and purpose in life. The book explores themes of existentialism, alienation, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Through Renatus's journey, Benson delves into the human experience of feeling lost and disconnected from oneself and society. The novel is written in a lyrical and introspective style, with vivid descriptions of nature and the inner workings of the protagonist's mind. Overall, "Renatus" is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged work that invites readers to reflect on their own existence and purpose in life.
By A.C. Benson · First published 1909 · Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama · 3,389 words
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Renatus was a Prince of Saxony that was but newly come to his princedom; his father had died while he was a boy, and the realm had been administered by his father's brother, a Duke of high courage and prudence. The Duke was deeply anxious for the fate of the princedom and his nephew's fortunes, for they lived in troubled times; the Barons of the province were strong and haughty men, with little care for the Prince, and no thought of obedience; each of them lived in his castle, upon a small realm of his own; the people were much discontented with the rule of the Barons, and the Duke saw plainly enough that if a prince could arise who could win the confidence of the people, the Barons would have but little power left.
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Renatus is listed on Textopian as a short story by A.C. Benson, dated 1909 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: A.C. Benson
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama, Adventure
- Length: 3,389 words
- Structure: 1 section, 29 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book's genre primarily falls in fiction as the story and characters are not real, but instead invented by the author.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical period and uses real historical context and events as a backdrop to its fictional plot.
- Drama — The book has a dramatic storyline that contains conflict, tension and emotional highs and lows.
- Adventure — The book involves a plot that is centered around a journey or a quest that the characters embark on.
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