Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 148 Benson, Arthur Christopher 1862 1925 Benson, A. C. (Arthur Christopher) Carr, Christopher Father Payne Produced by David Newman and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from images provided by the Million Book Project "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.) Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Philosophy Ethics Life BD Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 699959 2025-08-05T14:39:47.828071 text/html 699968 699819 2024-11-05T16:38:20.562147 2023-10-06T04:43:20.965908 text/html text/html 330887 2025-08-05T14:39:55.475086 application/epub+zip 340296 2025-08-05T14:39:49.714097 application/epub+zip 340296 2025-08-05T14:39:48.569111 application/epub+zip 552801 2025-08-05T14:40:00.122028 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 525071 2025-08-05T14:39:54.764080 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 490980 2022-09-06T19:39:00.002547 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 660167 2025-08-05T14:39:47.316094 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 640374 2024-10-28T19:21:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17633 2025-08-05T14:40:00.253037 application/rdf+xml 11931 2025-08-05T14:39:49.059086 image/jpeg 3053 2025-08-05T14:39:48.813077 image/jpeg 324375 2025-08-05T14:39:47.881080 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia