Initiation (1914)

Initiation is a novel written by Robert Hugh Benson and first published in 1914. The book tells the story of a young man named John, who has just graduated from university and is searching for meaning in his life. John is drawn to the Catholic Church and decides to convert, but his family and friends are opposed to his decision. As John begins his journey into Catholicism, he experiences a series of trials and tribulations, including temptations from the devil and persecution from those who do not understand his faith. Despite these challenges, John perseveres and ultimately finds peace and fulfillment in his new religion. The novel explores themes of faith, conversion, and the struggle between good and evil. It is a thought-provoking and emotional read that will resonate with anyone who has ever questioned the meaning of life or struggled with their faith.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.