02359cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000430011324500170015626400510017330000470022433600260027133700260029733800360032350000310035950801200039052014120051053400450192265300150196765300110198265300090199385600430200212264UtSlPG20260610133307.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBD1 aBenson, Arthur Christopher,d1862-192510aFather Payne 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-05-01  aProduced by David Newman and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from images provided by the Million Book Project  a"Father Payne" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a reflective narrative that likely belongs to the genre of literary memoir or character study, written during the early 20th century. The book centers around the life and philosophy of "Father Payne," a distinctive figure revered by those who knew him, particularly the author. The story unfolds during a time when the social and artistic fabric of Europe was undergoing considerable change, providing a backdrop for discussions on literature, life, and human values.  The opening of the book introduces us to the narrator, who recounts his fond memories and admiration for Father Payne, an insightful and unconventional man he encountered in his youthful quest for purpose following his studies at Oxford. In a casual yet intimate setting, we learn about Father Payne's approach to teaching and life—emphasizing ideas over rigid structures, independence, and a disdain for conventionality, as he gathers a small community of aspiring writers around him. The narrative hints at the dynamic between Father Payne and his mentee, capturing the essence of Father Payne’s wisdom, warmth, and the intellectual freedom he inspires in his followers. The beginning sets the stage for exploring deeper philosophical themes and the transformative influence of mentorship against the quaint backdrop of English rural life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPhilosophy  aEthics  aLife40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12264