Project Gutenberg 2005-05-10 Public domain in the USA. 46 Benson, Robert Hugh 1871 1914 Benson, R. H. (Robert Hugh) The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. E-text prepared by Geoffrey Horton, Tapio Riikonen, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary" by Robert Hugh Benson is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story chronicles the life and experiences of Richard Raynal, an English hermit living during the late medieval period, focusing on his mystical encounters, spiritual trials, and ultimately, his mission to deliver a message to the King. The narrative is enriched by the perspective of Sir John Chaldfield, Richard's parish priest, who serves as both a biographer and a witness to Richard's holy journey. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the rich spiritual landscape of medieval England, setting the stage for Master Richard's life as a solitary who literally and metaphorically walks a path of contemplation and divine communication. It begins with Sir John reflecting on his visits to Richard, who is depicted living an ascetic and peaceful life amid nature. The tranquil setting contrasts with the societal norms of the time, emphasizing the unique path Richard has chosen. The narrative quickly transitions to a pivotal moment when Richard, sensing a divine calling, embarks on a journey to deliver a message to the King, which sets in motion a series of events that will test his faith and commitment to God amidst worldly trials. This exposition not only introduces Richard's character but also foreshadows the significant challenges he will face in the royal court, where his spiritual insights will clash with political realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Historical fiction Hermits -- Fiction Great Britain -- History -- Henry VI, 1422-1461 -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 239945 239813 2024-10-07T07:24:41.681439 2023-09-07T08:39:14.436646 text/html text/html 239938 239806 2024-10-07T07:24:41.937436 2023-09-07T08:39:14.578627 text/html text/html 160386 2024-10-07T07:24:48.693393 application/epub+zip 162699 2024-10-07T07:24:45.008431 application/epub+zip 152242 2024-10-07T07:24:43.805411 application/epub+zip 325449 2024-10-07T07:24:51.371384 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310319 2024-10-07T07:24:47.958394 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 278917 2022-09-07T23:49:04.814472 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 214583 214504 2024-10-07T07:24:41.361449 2023-09-07T08:39:14.216639 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 214343 2020-12-14T11:57:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 78412 2020-12-14T11:57:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19856 2024-10-07T07:24:51.495358 application/rdf+xml 15722 2024-10-07T07:24:44.351393 image/jpeg 3629 2024-10-07T07:24:44.074395 image/jpeg 159354 2024-10-07T07:24:41.959405 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia