The Gate of Death, Vol. 5: A Diary (Classic Reprint)

Arthur Christopher Benson

ISBN 10: 1528552555 / ISBN 13: 9781528552554

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Gate of Death, Vol. 5: A Diary (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528552555
• ISBN 13: 9781528552554
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

A moving diary about facing death with courage, doubt, and a search for meaning.

This volume gathers the intimate reflections of a writer as he nears the end of life, blending spiritual questioning with vivid scenes from the natural world.

The entries trace a journey from fear and uncertainty toward a deeper, more personal sense of faith. They explore how love, memory, and the beauty of daily life can illuminate the mystery of mortality, even when certainty remains elusive. Quiet moments in a sunlit lane, the hush of dusk, and the pull of a vital tide within the self anchor a meditation that is both tender and rigorously honest.

• Witness a candid inner dialogue about immortality, identity, and the meaning of faith.
• Experience spare, image-rich writing that links nature to spiritual being.
• See how fear, hope, and love interplay as life moves toward its final chapters.
• Explore practical reflections on dealing with evil, duty, and the search for truth.

Ideal for readers of reflective memoirs and devotional prose who value personal struggle and lyrical, accessible prose.