The Light of the Body by A.C. Benson
"The Light of the Body" is a novel by A.C. Benson, first published in 1923. The story follows the life of a young woman named Margaret, who is struggling to come to terms with her own mortality after the death of her father. As she navigates her way through grief and loss, Margaret finds solace in the beauty of nature and the love of those around her. Through her journey, Benson explores themes of grief, love, and the interconnectedness of all things.
By A.C. Benson · First published 1926 · Genre: Theology, Philosophical Fiction, Spiritual · 7,722 words
First lines
It was high noon in the little town of Parbridge; the streets were bright and silent, and the walls of the houses were hot to the touch. The limes in the narrow avenue leading to the west door of the great church of St. Mary stood breathless and still. The ancient church itself looked as if it pondered gravely on what had been and what was to be; and the tall windows of the belfry, with their wooden louvres, seemed to be solemn half-shut eyes. At the south side of the church, connected with it by a wooden cloister, stood a tall house of grey stone. In a room looking out upon the graveyard sate two men. The room had an austere air; its plain whitened walls bore a single picture, so old and dark that it was difficult to see what was represented in it. On some shelves stood a few volumes; near the window was a tall black crucifix of plain wood, the figure white. There was an oak table with writing materials. The floor was paved with squares of wood.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: A.C. Benson
- Date: 1926 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Theology, Philosophical Fiction, Spiritual
- Length: 7,722 words
- Structure: 1 section, 63 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Theology — The book tends to discuss religious and spiritual issues extensively, enlightening the readers about various aspects related to the human soul, its purpose, and its journey. This type of writing aligns with the Theology genre.
- Philosophical Fiction — This title also delves deep into abstract ideas of life, existence, and purpose, justifying its categorization as Philosophical Fiction.
- Spiritual — Given the author's exploration of the transformational journey of the human soul, the book can also be classified as Spiritual.
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