Oddsfish! (1914)

Oddsfish! is a novel written by Robert Hugh Benson and published in 1914. The story follows the life of a young man named Leonard Charteris, who is born into a wealthy family and raised in a sheltered environment. Despite his privileged upbringing, Leonard is unhappy and feels disconnected from the world around him. When he falls in love with a woman named Hilda, Leonard's life takes a dramatic turn. Hilda is a devout Catholic and her faith inspires Leonard to explore his own beliefs. He begins to question the materialistic values of his family and society, and starts to search for a deeper meaning in life. As Leonard delves deeper into his spiritual journey, he faces many challenges and obstacles. He struggles to reconcile his newfound beliefs with the expectations of his family and friends, and faces opposition from those who do not understand his new way of life. Oddsfish! is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of faith, spirituality, and the search for meaning in life. Benson's writing is engaging and insightful, and the story is both entertaining and thought-provoking. This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in exploring the deeper questions of life and spirituality.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.