Lord of the World is a dystopian novel written by Robert Hugh Benson, first published in 1907. The story is set in the early 21st century and follows the rise of a charismatic politician named Julian Felsenburgh, who becomes the leader of a global government. Felsenburgh is seen as a savior by many, but his true intentions are gradually revealed as the story progresses.The novel explores themes of religion, politics, and the end of the world. It depicts a world in which secularism has triumphed over religion, and the Catholic Church has been marginalized. The story follows the journey of a Catholic priest named Father Percy Franklin, who is sent on a mission to convert Felsenburgh to Catholicism. Along the way, he meets a number of other characters who are struggling to find meaning in a world that has lost its spiritual center.As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Felsenburgh is not the savior he appears to be. His government becomes increasingly authoritarian, and he begins to