Juggernaut (1911)

Juggernaut is a novel written by Edward Frederic Benson and published in 1911. The story is set in the fictional town of Polchester, England, and revolves around the lives of the residents of the town. The central character of the book is a young woman named Lady Mary Christian, who is engaged to be married to the local vicar, the Reverend George Dole. However, Lady Mary is not entirely happy with her engagement and is torn between her love for George and her desire for adventure and excitement.Meanwhile, the town is in the grip of a religious revival led by a charismatic preacher named Mr. Pusey. Pusey's teachings are controversial and divisive, and his followers are fanatical in their devotion to him. As the revival gains momentum, tensions rise in the town, and the characters are forced to confront their own beliefs and values.The title of the book, Juggernaut, refers to the ancient Indian practice of placing a statue of the god Vishnu on a large cart and rolling it through the streets, crushing anyone who gets in its way. The metaphor is used to describe the destructive power of religious fanaticism and the danger of blindly following charismatic leaders.Benson's writing is characterized by his keen observation of human behavior and his ability to create complex, multi-dimensional characters. Juggernaut is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores themes of love, faith, and the dangers of extremism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.