"Memoirs of Arthur Hamilton, B. A. of Trinity College, Cambridge" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a memoir from the late 1800s that explores the story of Arthur Hamilton through his letters and diary entries. The book looks at Arthur as he deals with his inner thoughts and what society expects from him. Readers discover themes about faith, thinking deeply, and fighting to have your own beliefs in a world of old traditions. The story begins by introducing Arthur's youth, explaining that he grew up in a rich but harsh household under his religious father's control. It describes his childhood, shows how caring and nature-loving he is, and reveals how he comes to understand complicated feelings and relationships. The story then follows Arthur as he changes from a smart but lonely child into a young man who studies hard, questions his beliefs, and experiences the influences of Cambridge, which leads him to ponder life and explore his philosophies.
Memoirs of Arthur Hamilton, B. A. of Trinity College, Cambridge Extracted from His Letters and Diaries, with Reminiscences of His Conversation by His Friend Christopher Carr of the Same College
By Arthur Christopher Benson
In a time of strict tradition, a young man's personal journals reveal his battle between faith, society, and finding his own path.
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About the AuthorArthur 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.
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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