Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 179 Benson, Arthur Christopher 1862 1925 Benson, A. C. (Arthur Christopher) Carr, Christopher From a College Window The point of view -- On growing older -- Books -- Sociabilities -- Conversation -- Beauty -- Art -- Egotism -- Education -- Authorship -- The criticism of others -- Priests -- Ambition -- The simple life -- Games -- Spiritualism -- Habits -- Religion. Produced by Don Lainson and Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines. "From a College Window" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a collection of reflective essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores the author's observations and thoughts on various topics, including the nature of art and education, the importance of sincerity in expression, and the experiences of life at a university. Through the lens of a college don, Benson seeks to convey a genuine portrayal of intellectual and personal growth, alluding to the blend of youthful vigor and matured wisdom that shapes one’s understanding of life's intricacies. The opening of the book introduces readers to Benson’s perspective on life and art, emphasizing the significance of personal sincerity and the value of one’s unique viewpoint. The author reflects on his own upbringing in a nurturing intellectual environment and his subsequent experiences as a schoolmaster and college fellow. He describes the setting of his college, noting its serene beauty and the vibrancy of student life around him. Throughout this initial portion, Benson deftly balances nostalgia with contemplation, leading readers to consider the relationship between education, personal growth, and the ongoing quest for meaning in life. Through eloquent prose and keen insights, the opening sets the stage for a thoughtful and engaging examination of the complexities of human experience within academia. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Conduct of life PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Teaching & Education 430551 2025-08-02T12:11:22.713599 text/html 420988 2020-12-28T04:42:09 text/html 236480 2025-08-02T12:11:29.333586 application/epub+zip 242940 2025-08-02T12:11:25.257598 application/epub+zip 237695 2025-08-02T12:11:24.164615 application/epub+zip 383681 2025-08-02T12:11:32.669556 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 368407 2025-08-02T12:11:28.659570 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 344785 2022-09-03T03:36:52.934660 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 410954 2025-08-02T12:11:22.246675 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 410807 2020-12-28T04:42:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18712 2025-08-02T12:11:32.803548 application/rdf+xml 10081 2025-08-02T12:11:24.658614 image/jpeg 2609 2025-08-02T12:11:24.410610 image/jpeg 156658 2020-12-28T04:42:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 155132 2020-12-28T04:42:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 230673 2025-08-02T12:11:22.747622 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