Memoirs of Arthur Hamilton, B. A. of Trinity College, Cambridge - Benson, Arthur Christopher
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"Memoirs of Arthur Hamilton, B. A. of Trinity College, Cambridge" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a poignant fiction chronicling the intellectual and personal growth of a young man amidst the academic fervor of Victorian-era Cambridge. Through the eyes of Arthur Hamilton, readers delve into the intricate tapestry of university life, where education intertwines with friendship and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of Trinity College, Cambridge, Benson masterfully captures the essence of academia and the profound impact it has on young minds. Arthur's journey is one of reflection, as he…mehr

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"Memoirs of Arthur Hamilton, B. A. of Trinity College, Cambridge" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a poignant fiction chronicling the intellectual and personal growth of a young man amidst the academic fervor of Victorian-era Cambridge. Through the eyes of Arthur Hamilton, readers delve into the intricate tapestry of university life, where education intertwines with friendship and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of Trinity College, Cambridge, Benson masterfully captures the essence of academia and the profound impact it has on young minds. Arthur's journey is one of reflection, as he grapples with the challenges of coming-of-age in a time of intellectual ferment and societal change. Benson's memoirs offer readers a window into the formative years of a budding scholar, navigating the complexities of friendship, academic pursuits, and personal identity. As Arthur Hamilton traverses the halls of Trinity College, his experiences serve as a microcosm of the broader themes of education and self-realization. Through vivid prose and insightful reflections, "Memoirs of Arthur Hamilton" emerges as a timeless exploration of the human spirit and the transformative power of higher learning in shaping one's destiny.
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Arthur Christopher Benson, FRSL was an English essayist, poet, and professor who was born on April 24, 1862, and died on June 17, 1925. He was the 28th Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge. Among other things, he wrote the words to Edward Elgar's Coronation Ode and the words to the patriotic song "Land of Hope and Glory" (1902). People really liked his poems, articles, and reviews of other writers' work. He was also known for writing ghost stories. Bernard Benson was born on April 24, 1862, at Wellington College in Berkshire. He was the sixth child of Edward White Benson (1829-1896), who was the first teacher of the college and later became Archbishop of Canterbury from 1883 to 1896. His mother, Mary Sidgwick Benson, was related to the scientist Henry Sidgwick. Edward Frederic Benson, who is best known for his Mapp and Lucia books, and Robert Hugh Benson, who was a priest in the Church of England before becoming a Roman Catholic and wrote many famous books, were also brothers of Benson. Margaret Benson, their sister, was an artist, an author, and a self-taught Egyptologist.