02571cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000430011324500110015626400510016730000470021833600260026533700260029133800360031750000310035350503210038450801980070552012010090353400450210465300480214985600430219799900170224035860UtSlPG20260610133822.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBenson, Arthur Christopher,d1862-192510aEssays 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-04-130 aThe ever-memorable John Hales -- A minute philosopher -- Henry More, the Platonist -- Andrew Marvell -- Vincent Bourne -- Thomas Gray -- William Blake -- The poetry of Keble -- Elizabeth Barrett Browning -- The late master of Trinity -- Henry Bradshaw -- Christina Rossetti -- The poetry of Edmund Gosse -- Epilogue.  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)  a"Essays" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a collection of literary critiques and reflections written in the late 19th century. The essays focus on various historical and literary figures, exploring their subtleties, inspirations, and philosophical musings. Benson’s work is meant for readers who seek deeper insights into the personalities and contributions of these figures, appreciating the charm and complexity that often accompany their legacies.  The opening of the collection sets the tone for Benson's approach, explaining that he has selected essays based on the captivating qualities of the subjects themselves rather than on a cohesive theme. He highlights the nuanced lives of figures such as John Hales and Andrew Marvell, who are portrayed through anecdotes and criticisms that delve into their philosophies and societal interactions. Benson reflects on the intricacies of individual life experiences, suggesting that the true worth of literature often lies in the complex interplay of personality and circumstance, thereby inviting readers to engage not just with the subjects but also with their own perceptions of the literary world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEnglish literature -- History and criticism40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35860  c76703d76703