Escape, And Other Essays
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Sprache:Englisch
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
17.08.2021
Verlag
Alpha EditionsSeitenzahl
124
Maße (L/B/H)
22.9/15.2/0.8 cm
Gewicht
192 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-5494-112-2
A compelling invitation to a vanished world, and a map for understanding our own. Escape, And Other Essays gathers reflections that glide from the English countryside to urban intellect, turning casual observations into lasting meditations. Arthur Christopher Benson's essays blend memory and nature with sharp-eyed cultural commentary, offering a lucid tour through Edwardian Britain and beyond. The collection speaks to readers who relish thoughtful, well crafted prose, and to scholars seeking a humane voice in literary criticism. Its themes-education and culture, art and aesthetics, the search for meaning in everyday life-resonate across eras, inviting both the curious general reader and the discerning collector. Historically, the work stands as a touchstone of its era, capturing a mood, a set of concerns, and a refined sensibility that influenced later English literary criticism. Benson's contemplative tone and keen attention to place-english countryside, urban life, and the conversation between memory and modernity-make the essays feel intimate yet classroom-ready for those building or refreshing college reading lists. This edition marks more than a reprint; it is a restored treasure for today's audiences and for future generations. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, carefully reimagined for contemporary readers who seek clear insight without austerity. A refined gateway to timeless ideas in english literary essays and the wider currents of Edwardian culture.
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