Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 63 Benson, Arthur Christopher 1862 1925 Benson, A. C. (Arthur Christopher) Carr, Christopher At Large The scene -- Contentment -- Friendship -- Humour -- Travel -- Specialism -- Our lack of great men -- Shyness -- Equality -- The dramatic sense -- Kelmscott and William Morris -- A speech day -- Literary finish -- A midsummer day's dream -- Symbols -- Optimism -- Joy -- The love of God -- Epilogue. Produced by Don Lainson, Charles Aldarondo, and David Widger "At Large" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a philosophical exploration and a reflective narrative likely written in the early 20th century. The text presents the thoughts of a bachelor contemplating his life, independence, and solitude while living in the countryside. Throughout this reflective journey, the author seeks appreciation for a life of contemplation, artistic creation, and the beauty of nature, significantly contrasting the busyness of urban life. The opening of "At Large" sets the stage for an introspective examination of the author's position as a reluctant bachelor who values his independence and the serene pleasures of rural life. He wrestles with societal expectations and the challenges of forming deep personal connections, often feeling the strain of communal obligations. The detailed descriptions of the quiet beauty of the Isle of Ely and its historical context reveal his awe for nature, reflecting his yearning for deeper meaning and tranquility. He describes his hermitage, emphasizing a profound connection to the land and surrounding communities, hinting at the peace and contentment he finds in solitude, balanced by brief moments of companionship with select friends. This opening establishes a contemplative tone, resonating with themes of personal liberation, nature, and the quest for a fulfilling life outside conventional norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Essays PR Text Browsing: Literature 511718 510545 2024-10-02T13:25:28.551450 2023-10-02T11:19:49.064039 text/html text/html 506786 2009-12-03T12:18:32 text/html; charset=us-ascii 194174 2009-12-03T12:18:46 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 263301 2024-10-02T13:25:35.418430 application/epub+zip 272527 2024-10-02T13:25:30.494439 application/epub+zip 272528 2024-10-02T13:25:29.289468 application/epub+zip 429914 2024-10-02T13:25:39.569366 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 406108 2024-10-02T13:25:34.708407 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 377380 2022-09-03T03:36:38.702472 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 497417 497374 2024-10-02T13:25:28.024426 2023-10-02T11:19:48.666042 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 497303 2009-12-03T12:17:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 192309 2009-12-03T12:18:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19516 2024-10-02T13:25:39.696374 application/rdf+xml 9653 2024-10-02T13:25:29.838441 image/jpeg 2623 2024-10-02T13:25:29.562438 image/jpeg 257273 2024-10-02T13:25:28.599457 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia