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LoC No.: 07021535

Title: The House of Quiet: An Autobiography

Note: Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Note: Not an autobiography of A.C. Benson. See preface of text.

Credits: Produced by Susan Skinner, Julie Barkley and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
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Summary: "The House of Quiet: An Autobiography" by Arthur Christopher Benson is an autobiographical narrative written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the author's life experiences, exploring themes of introspection, emotional resilience, and the search for meaning amidst personal struggles. Through evocative descriptions and reflections, Benson aims to convey his journey towards self-understanding and contentment in a world wrought with challenges. At the start of the autobiography, Benson shares his contemplative state during Christmas Eve in 1898, where he reflects on his uneventful life but seeks to uncover a sense of unity and purpose in his past experiences. He acknowledges his struggle with writing, believing he lacks the foundational skills for larger literary endeavors, yet he finds solace in the idea that all experiences can contribute to a story worth telling. As he revisits memories of his childhood, family lineage, and the tranquil landscapes of his upbringing, Benson begins to frame his narrative as a means to guide those who feel lost or fragmented in their lives, using his past to illustrate a hopeful perspective for anyone facing similar challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Benson, Arthur Christopher, 1862-1925

EBook No.: 60783

Published: Nov 26, 2019

Downloads: 76

Language: English

Subject: Country life -- England -- Fiction

Subject: English fiction -- 20th century

Subject: Invalids -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 07021535

Title: The House of Quiet: An Autobiography

Note: Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Note: Not an autobiography of A.C. Benson. See preface of text.

Credits: Produced by Susan Skinner, Julie Barkley and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by Cornell University Digital Collections)

Summary: "The House of Quiet: An Autobiography" by Arthur Christopher Benson is an autobiographical narrative written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the author's life experiences, exploring themes of introspection, emotional resilience, and the search for meaning amidst personal struggles. Through evocative descriptions and reflections, Benson aims to convey his journey towards self-understanding and contentment in a world wrought with challenges. At the start of the autobiography, Benson shares his contemplative state during Christmas Eve in 1898, where he reflects on his uneventful life but seeks to uncover a sense of unity and purpose in his past experiences. He acknowledges his struggle with writing, believing he lacks the foundational skills for larger literary endeavors, yet he finds solace in the idea that all experiences can contribute to a story worth telling. As he revisits memories of his childhood, family lineage, and the tranquil landscapes of his upbringing, Benson begins to frame his narrative as a means to guide those who feel lost or fragmented in their lives, using his past to illustrate a hopeful perspective for anyone facing similar challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Benson, Arthur Christopher, 1862-1925

EBook No.: 60783

Published: Nov 26, 2019

Downloads: 76

Language: English

Subject: Country life -- England -- Fiction

Subject: English fiction -- 20th century

Subject: Invalids -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.