The House of Defence v. 2 by E. F. Benson

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Author Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940
Title The House of Defence v. 2
Note Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The House of Defence" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative appears to explore complex themes of faith, skepticism, and personal struggle through its characters, particularly focusing on the character of Maud, who finds herself engaging in debates about Christian Science and its implications on life and death. Set against a backdrop of social gatherings, it hints at deeper emotional and psychological conflicts experienced by the characters involved. At the start of the novel, Maud is actively defending Christian Science against mockery at a social gathering, led by her ally, Alice Yardly. However, it becomes evident that Maud's own belief in its principles is shaky, as she recalls instances where she witnessed miraculous recoveries that she struggles to understand fully. This leads into deeper discussions about illness, healing, morality, and misunderstandings among friends, particularly focusing on the tension between how illness is perceived and treated within the context of faith versus medicine. The opening lays the groundwork for complex character dynamics, particularly between Maud, her brother Thurso, and her sister-in-law, Catherine, who are all grappling with the fallout of Thurso's drug addiction and the impact it has on their relationships as they navigate through their emotional turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Christian Science -- Fiction
Subject Spiritual healing -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 45801
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Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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