About this book
Dawn of All by Robert Hugh Benson presents a haunting parable of spiritual resurgence and social upheaval, blending religious thought with speculative fiction. Benson reverses the premise of his earlier Lord of the World to explore what might happen if ancient, time-tested beliefs reasserted themselves over modern secular currents. Set about sixty years after its imagined turning point, the novel sketches a society transformed by a revival of Catholic ideas, examining how belief reshapes politics, culture, and personal conscience.
Written as a moral and theological parable, Dawn of All probes themes of authority, the clash between tradition and progress, and the perils and promises of ideological dominance. Benson’s crisp, reflective prose frames a speculative scenario that reads as both a cautionary tale and a hopeful counter-vision to early 20th-century modernism, rooted in the author's Catholic perspective and the historical anxieties of his time.
Perfect for listeners of religious fiction and science fiction alike, this audiobook will appeal to readers interested in theological speculation, alternative histories, and the moral dimensions of social change — especially fans of provocative, idea-driven speculative literature.
