

Initiation by Robert Hugh Benson ~ Full Audiobook
Apr 4, 2025
In this engaging audio experience, Robert Hugh Benson, renowned author of 'Initiation', explores profound themes of faith, doubt, and destiny. Listeners are drawn into nuanced dialogues that unravel emotional legacies and the complexities of relationships. The characters navigate the intricacies of love and suffering, reflecting on life, spirituality, and social dynamics. With evocative prose and an immersive narrative, this tale captures the delicate balance of human connection against the backdrop of tradition and modernity.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Social Dynamics and Personal Connections
04:09 • 15min
Reflections on Rome: A Struggle Between Old and New
18:45 • 2min
The Complexities of Connection and Loneliness
21:01 • 3min
Adventures in Frascati
23:45 • 14min
A Scenic Reflection
37:46 • 18min
A Spring Morning in Rome: Reflections on Life and Relationships
55:50 • 2min
Reflections in the Italian Landscape
58:11 • 5min
Echoes of the Catacombs
01:03:38 • 8min
Eternal Rome: Reflections on Life and Breakfast
01:11:23 • 2min
The Observations of a London Porter
01:13:51 • 2min
Navigating Conversations and Quiet Encounters
01:16:05 • 3min
Seeking Connection in Spirituality
01:19:04 • 12min
A Majestic View of Rome's Grandeur
01:30:43 • 3min
Divided Reflections
01:33:33 • 9min
Reflections in a Hotel Room
01:42:32 • 3min
A Tranquil Retreat at Hartley
01:45:28 • 9min
Reflections of a Middle-Aged Woman by the Window
01:54:12 • 4min
Masterson's Dilemma
01:58:19 • 11min
Connections and Contemplations
02:09:45 • 10min
A Transformative Afternoon in the Pavilion
02:20:09 • 2min
Exploring Death, Bravery, and Atonement in Conversations
02:22:20 • 4min
Reflections of Change and Anticipation
02:26:40 • 2min
A Dignified Homecoming
02:29:10 • 2min
Anticipation and Resignation in a Time of Change
02:31:35 • 2min
The Weight of Silence and Memory
02:34:03 • 2min
A Homecoming Filled with Bittersweet Joy
02:36:28 • 3min
Family Dynamics and Personal Connections
02:39:02 • 16min
Childhood Curiosity and Nostalgia
02:54:53 • 7min
The Galloping Struggle
03:02:14 • 5min
Conversations of Care and Change
03:07:34 • 11min
Clash of Authority
03:18:50 • 9min
Miscommunication and Tension
03:27:49 • 21min
Tension and Insecurity in Domestic Interactions
03:48:32 • 2min
Whimsical Conversations and Eccentric Requests
03:50:57 • 2min
Through the Window: A Tapestry of Emotions
03:53:25 • 14min
Navigating Social Tensions
04:07:46 • 12min
The Weight of Loss
04:19:47 • 10min
Reflections in the Park
04:29:28 • 21min
Chaos and Conflicted Emotions
04:50:22 • 9min
Reflections by the Riverbank
04:59:46 • 19min
A Farewell Breakfast
05:19:08 • 12min
Under the Surface
05:31:03 • 21min
An Evening of Enchantment and Tension
05:51:44 • 8min
Theatrical Reflections and Emotional Turmoil
06:00:00 • 29min
Social Tensions and Emotional Connections
06:29:15 • 32min
Reflections in Hyde Park
07:01:05 • 10min
Omens and Apprehensions
07:10:58 • 24min
Navigating Love and Suffering
07:35:10 • 38min
Tension and Turmoil
08:12:47 • 20min
Navigating Emotional Turmoil
08:33:06 • 27min
Navigating Pain and Connection
08:59:59 • 18min
Tennis, Reflections, and the Holy Grail
09:18:14 • 28min
Reflections in the Valley
09:46:11 • 26min
Health Concerns and Familial Bonds
10:11:45 • 25min
Tension in Waiting
10:36:21 • 20min
The Weight of Legacy and Suffering
10:56:07 • 5min
Navigating Vulnerability in the Hospital
11:00:55 • 27min
Reflections of Comfort and Pain
11:27:39 • 5min
Awakening and Connection
11:32:40 • 23min
Navigating Vulnerability and Acceptance
11:55:10 • 21min
Navigating Tension and Reconciliation
12:16:32 • 30min
The Weight of Loss
12:46:11 • 27min
Awakening to Mortality
13:13:00 • 13min