Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 148 Benson, Arthur Christopher 1862 1925 Benson, A. C. (Arthur Christopher) Carr, Christopher The Altar Fire Produced by Don Lainson and Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines. "The Altar Fire" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a reflective novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative seems to delve into complex emotional and psychological themes, particularly focusing on suffering, morality, and the human experience. The opening chapters hint at an introspective exploration of the blessed and burdensome aspects of life, possibly through a protagonist who navigates personal struggles alongside familial devotion and artistic aspirations. The beginning of "The Altar Fire" establishes a tone of contemplation about the human condition, particularly the nuances of emotional pain and the quest for meaning amid life's turmoil. The text begins with a preface discussing the importance of confronting suffering rather than shunning it, suggesting that the work might portray the inner turmoils of its characters. Following the preface, the narrative introduces a central character who reflects on his life and relationships, revealing a mix of happiness and existential dissatisfaction. As he grapples with themes of love, loss, and creative fulfillment, his journey also hints at the interplay between individual and societal expectations, making the opening portions rich in psychological depth and humanistic inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Authors -- Fiction Diary fiction Suffering -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 531501 2025-08-02T12:11:00.354759 text/html 521401 2020-12-28T04:41:54 text/html 270461 2025-08-02T12:11:07.002685 application/epub+zip 279226 2025-08-02T12:11:02.106755 application/epub+zip 279226 2025-08-02T12:11:01.015743 application/epub+zip 455099 2025-08-02T12:11:10.958717 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 432585 2025-08-02T12:11:06.321802 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 400118 2022-09-03T03:36:23.563354 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 511203 2025-08-02T12:10:59.822731 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 511067 2020-12-28T04:41:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18746 2025-08-02T12:11:11.105661 application/rdf+xml 10801 2025-08-02T12:11:01.506773 image/jpeg 3018 2025-08-02T12:11:01.261709 image/jpeg 198874 2020-12-28T04:41:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 197076 2020-12-28T04:41:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 261403 2025-08-02T12:11:00.399775 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