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From the preface: The interest in the letters arises from the time, the circumstance, the occasion that gave them birth, from the books read and criticized, the educational problems discussed and thus they may form a species of comment on a certain aspect of modern life.
Reproduction of the original: Beside Still Waters by Arthur Christopher Benson
Reproduction of the original: From a College Window by Arthur Christopher Benson
A classic collection of essays by Arthur Christopher Benson.
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"Hugh: Memoirs of a Brother" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a touching tribute to the author's brother, Robert Hugh Benson. Benson was a noted author and preacher, whose conversion from the Anglican communion to Catholicism in 1903 startled Edwardian England. Arthur's sketch of his brother, fondly known as "Hugh," in general avoids discussing religious issues, while also painting a glowing portrait of his beloved brother.
A classic collection of essays by Arthur Christopher Benson.
Though he struggled with crippling mental illness for much of his adult life, English poet and essayist Arthur Christopher Benson still managed to produce a vast body of work spanning a number of genres. This collection of critical articles, observations and vignettes touches on a variety of topics, many of which address the question of the role of art and literature in our lives.