Born Again

Havelok the Dane is a captivating tale set in the historical backdrop of Old Grimsby and Lincoln, penned by Charles Watts Whistler. This legend weaves together themes of bravery, identity, and the enduring struggle for justice, making it a timeless story that resonates with listeners today. As Havelok navigates his journey, the narrative explores the complexities of loyalty and the quest for belonging, reflecting universal human experiences. The rich tapestry of medieval life and the heroic ideals presented in this work invite readers to reflect on their own values and the legacy of courage. Discover the enduring power of this legend as it brings to life a world of adventure and moral fortitude.

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"I doubt that anyone who reads [Born Again] will ever forget it: it is quite singularly bad, with long indigestible rants against the evils of the world, an impossibly idealistic Utopian prescription for the said evils, and - as you will have gathered - a very silly plot." - oddbooks.co.uk Alfred Lawson was a veritable Renaissance man: a professional baseball player, a luminary in the field of aviation, an outspoken advocate of vegetarianism and economic reform, and the founder of a pseudo-scientific crackpot philosophy called Lawsonomy. Born Again, his only novel, is a bizarre, delirious, and delightfully silly utopian science-fiction novel that lays the groundwork for the philosophy that would later dominate Lawson's life. It tells the story of John Convert, a wayward, seafaring soul (based loosely on Lawson, minus the conveniently symbolic initials) who is tossed overboard by his crewmen after a physical altercation. Convert awakens on an island inhabited by a race of superhuman giants -- called the Sagemen -- who slumber in their subterranean city. He then meets Arletta, a giantess who takes Convert on a journey that will change his life in ways too fantastically strange to imagine. (Introduction by ChuckW)

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