TY  - BOOK
AU  - Benson,Arthur Christopher
TI  - Hugh: Memoirs of a Brother
AV  - BXPR 
PY  - 2006///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography
KW  - Benson, Robert Hugh, 1871-1914
KW  - Catholic Church -- Clergy -- Biography
N1  - Release date is 2006-06-17; E-text prepared by Stacy Brown, Geoff Horton, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Hugh: Memoirs of a Brother" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a personal memoir written in the early 20th century. The book reflects on the life and personality of Robert Hugh Benson, a prominent Anglican priest who later converted to Roman Catholicism, and it outlines his vibrant character through the lens of familial affection and memory. This work appears to weave together the intimate moments and significant details of a close-knit family as they recount their experiences with Hugh, offering insights into his passions, struggles, and transformations.  The opening of the memoir sets the stage by revealing the author's intent to capture the essence of Hugh's life without producing a formal biography. The preface reflects on the author's deep affection for Hugh, emphasizing the charm and energy he brought into various social circles. It introduces various themes, including familial bonds, Hugh's artistic temperament, and his life choices, touching on the impact of his conversion to Catholicism on his relationships. Through vivid descriptions of settings, such as the family home at Hare Street, and anecdotes from their shared past, the memoir invites readers to gain a personal and emotional understanding of Hugh's character and the author's enduring love for his brother. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18615
ER  -