Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 49 Benson, Arthur Christopher 1862 1925 Benson, A. C. (Arthur Christopher) Carr, Christopher Escape, and Other Essays Escape — Literature and life — The new poets — Walt Whitman — Charm — Sunset — The house of Pengersick — Villages — Dreams — The visitant — That other one — Schooldays — Authorship — Herb moly and heartsease — Behold, this dreamer cometh This etext was created by Don Lainson and Charles Aldarondo "Escape and Other Essays" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a collection of reflective essays written in the early 20th century. The book examines themes of escape, literature, and human experience, all while being set against a backdrop of societal changes and the ramifications of war. It explores the contrasts between peaceful, idyllic settings and the harsh realities of life, particularly in the context of the First World War. At the start of the collection, Benson takes readers on a contemplative walk along the River Cam, appreciating its tranquil beauty and contrasting it with the grim realities of war that he witnesses in a train station. He poignantly captures moments of kindness among soldiers and discusses the heavy toll that conflict takes on both individuals and society. Through these vivid depictions, the opening portion of the book sets the stage for further exploration of the concept of escape—not just from physical challenges but from the emotional and psychological burdens that accompany them. Benson's essays promise a thoughtful journey through literature and life, encouraging readers to reflect on their own experiences and their desires for peace and beauty amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Essays PR Text Browsing: Humour Browsing: Literature 365894 27454 2024-10-02T13:33:56.967381 2023-10-02T11:25:41.806012 text/html text/html 365887 27447 2024-10-02T13:33:57.219385 2023-10-02T11:25:41.934997 text/html text/html 217705 2024-10-02T13:34:04.470321 application/epub+zip 222161 2024-10-02T13:34:00.212333 application/epub+zip 208417 2024-10-02T13:33:59.036341 application/epub+zip 372069 2024-10-02T13:34:07.720302 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 355903 2024-10-02T13:34:03.751339 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 329001 2022-09-03T03:46:05.771505 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 345323 19856 2024-10-02T13:33:56.624401 2023-10-02T11:25:41.652997 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 325535 2024-06-13T04:24:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17942 2024-10-02T13:34:07.841289 application/rdf+xml 13096 2024-10-02T13:33:59.580324 image/jpeg 3442 2024-10-02T13:33:59.308339 image/jpeg 214208 2024-10-02T13:33:57.252347 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