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From a College Window

By Arthur Christopher Benson

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** From the tranquil setting of a college, an insightful observer shares his most sincere reflections on art, education, and life's deeper meaning.

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2003-11-01
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Summary

** "From a College Window" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a series of thoughtful essays that touch on a variety of topics about art, life, and academia. The book gives readers a look into the author's educated thoughts as he discusses the value of being true to oneself, the relationship between education and understanding the world, and the beauty he sees in his surroundings. Benson pulls from his upbringing and time as a schoolmaster to paint a picture of personal and intellectual growth, showing his readers the lively and contemplative scene that forms his college life. With a thoughtful and reflective style, Benson subtly encourages readers to consider how education helps shape how they see the world. **

About the Author

Arthur Christopher Benson, was an English essayist, poet and academic, and the 28th Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge. He wrote the lyrics of Edward Elgar's Coronation Ode, including the words of the patriotic song "Land of Hope and Glory" (1902). His literary criticism, poems, and volumes of essays were highly regarded. He was also noted as an author of ghost stories.

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