Project Gutenberg 2005-05-31 Public domain in the USA. 86 Benson, Arthur Christopher 1862 1925 Benson, A. C. (Arthur Christopher) Carr, Christopher The Child of the Dawn Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Child of the Dawn" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. This allegorical work explores profound themes surrounding immortality, the nature of the soul, and the complexities of life after death through a rich and imaginative narrative. The main character undergoes a transformative journey after experiencing a near-death experience, awakening in a realm that offers insights into existence beyond the physical. At the start of the story, the protagonist comes to consciousness in a stark hospital room, grappling with intense pain post-operation. As he navigates through a surreal landscape marked by visions of both beauty and torment, he discovers a profound sense of peace amidst the chaos. The opening chapters set the stage for his exploration of the soul's journey in the afterlife, where he encounters captivating characters like Amroth, who guide him toward a deeper understanding of love, personal responsibility, and the interconnectedness of all souls. This dreamlike narrative invites readers to contemplate their own beliefs about life, death, and what lies beyond, making it a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in spiritual philosophy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fantasy fiction Religious fiction Spiritual life -- Fiction Near-death experiences -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 418143 2025-07-07T05:00:37.733404 text/html 417964 2025-01-15T00:56:48.318133 text/html 224282 2025-07-07T05:00:43.321370 application/epub+zip 230151 2025-07-07T05:00:39.349417 application/epub+zip 230150 2025-07-07T05:00:38.326407 application/epub+zip 380996 2025-07-07T05:00:46.658389 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 348307 2025-07-07T05:00:42.713395 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 327394 2022-09-08T00:37:37.995406 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 393478 2025-07-07T05:00:37.408397 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 393316 2020-12-14T13:50:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 393307 2020-12-14T13:50:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21275 2025-07-07T05:00:46.780356 application/rdf+xml 9076 2025-07-07T05:00:38.809386 image/jpeg 2471 2025-07-07T05:00:38.567399 image/jpeg 148561 2020-12-14T13:50:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 148536 2020-12-14T13:50:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 220213 2025-07-07T05:00:37.766391 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia