Poetry Books by Arthur Christopher Benson
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Published Date: 2008-12
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Arthur Christopher Benson (1862-1925) was a British essayist, poet and author. He was one of six children of Edward White Benson, a late nineteenth-century Archbishop of Canterbury. The Benson family were exceptionally literate and accomplished, but their history was somewhat tragic. A son and daughter died young, and another daughter, as well as Benson himself, suffered badly from a mental condition that was probably manic-depressive psychosis. Despite his illness, Benson was a distinguished academic and a most prolific author. He was associated with Eton College, and was Master of Magdalene College of Cambridge University. His poems and volumes of essays, such as From a College Window (1906), were famous in his day, and he left one of the longest diaries ever written, some four million words. Among his other works are: The Altar Fire (1907), At Large (1908), The Silent Isle (1910), The Child of the Dawn (1912), Joyous Gard (1913), and Watersprings (1913).
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published Date: 2004-05-01
Categories: Poetry
1914. Son of the hymnist Edward Benson, A.C. Benson was a well-known poet. He wrote the Coronation Ode for Edward VII's coronation in 1902. The Orchard Pavilion is one of his novels and begins: It was the pavilion which had first attracted Roderick Armitage to the place; he had caught a sight of its slender stone chimney, with the queer pierced ornament at the top, above the flowering apple-trees. Roderick had a pleasant taste for the style and aspect of houses, and saw beauties of proportion and material where many people could see none. It was in one of his undergraduate vacations, and he was rambling about the Cotswolds alone-that was one of his fancies.
Publisher: BiblioBazaar, LLC
Published Date: 2009-01
Categories: History
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.
Publisher: The Floating Press
Published Date: 2014-06-01
Categories: Literary Collections
British writer and educator Arthur Christopher Benson possessed a wide-ranging intellect and published prodigiously throughout his entire life. This eclectic selection of his most popular essays runs the gamut from literature to philosophy, with some discussion of pedagogy and educational theory along the way.
Publisher: The Floating Press
Published Date: 2015-05-01
Categories: Literary Collections
If you're interested in the prospect of a more serene, enjoyable life but can't abide the relentlessly chipper pablum passed off as self-help these days, A. C. Benson's essay collection Joyous Gard may be just what you need. Adopting a decidedly measured, thoughtful tone, the essays in this volume offer both philosophical ponderings and practical tips about how to achieve a more fulfilling existence.
Publisher: The Floating Press
Published Date: 2015-10-01
Categories: Fiction
The novel Beside Still Waters from British writer Arthur Christopher Benson offers an in-depth look at the life of one Hugh Neville, beginning with his earliest childhood recollections and concluding in his old age. Through spiritual crises and personal tragedies, Hugh's indefatigable spirit and unique outlook on life remain unscathed. It's an inspirational and engaging look at a life well lived.
Publisher: The Floating Press
Published Date: 2015-12-01
Categories: Fiction
Born into a family of prominent thinkers, intellectuals and professors, A. C. Benson and several of his brothers would later apply their imaginative gifts in an unusual way: advancing the horror genre. This comprehensive collection brings together most of the spine-chilling ghost stories that Benson produced throughout his career.
Publisher: The Floating Press
Published Date: 2014-09-01
Categories: Fiction
Ironically, the tales of fantasy and the supernatural collected in the volume The Isles of Sunset, which would become some of Arthur Christopher Benson's best-known work, were probably never intended for publication. Found by his brothers after Arthur's death, it is believed that he penned these tales as moral parables for his students at Magdalene College, Cambridge, where he served as master.
Publisher: John Catt Educational Ltd
Published Date: 2011
Categories: Teachers
The Schoolmaster, written in 1902 when AC Benson was a housemaster at Eton, teaching classics, is a book of plainly-spoken advice and stands in stark contrast to many of the jargon-ridden teaching manuals of the 21st century.
Publisher: The Floating Press
Published Date: 2015-05-01
Categories: Literary Collections
If you're looking for a dose of comfort and inspiration, immerse yourself in this collection of gorgeously lyrical essays from Arthur Christopher Benson. Based around the idea that love is the "thread of gold" that ties together every moment of our lives, these sketches and observations are a wellspring of spiritual rejuvenation.
