Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 115 Benson, Arthur Christopher 1862 1925 Benson, A. C. (Arthur Christopher) Carr, Christopher Escape, and Other Essays Escape — Literature and life — The new poets — Walt Whitman — Charm — Sunset — The house of Pengersick — Villages — Dreams — The visitant — That other one — Schooldays — Authorship — Herb moly and heartsease — Behold, this dreamer cometh This etext was created by Don Lainson and Charles Aldarondo "Escape and Other Essays" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a collection of reflective essays written in the early 20th century. The book examines themes of escape, literature, and human experience, all while being set against a backdrop of societal changes and the ramifications of war. It explores the contrasts between peaceful, idyllic settings and the harsh realities of life, particularly in the context of the First World War. At the start of the collection, Benson takes readers on a contemplative walk along the River Cam, appreciating its tranquil beauty and contrasting it with the grim realities of war that he witnesses in a train station. He poignantly captures moments of kindness among soldiers and discusses the heavy toll that conflict takes on both individuals and society. Through these vivid depictions, the opening portion of the book sets the stage for further exploration of the concept of escape—not just from physical challenges but from the emotional and psychological burdens that accompany them. Benson's essays promise a thoughtful journey through literature and life, encouraging readers to reflect on their own experiences and their desires for peace and beauty amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Essays PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 366066 2025-08-02T12:18:51.017363 text/html 365887 2025-01-09T01:17:04.185840 text/html 217783 2025-08-02T12:18:57.476341 application/epub+zip 222155 2025-08-02T12:18:53.729370 application/epub+zip 208409 2025-08-02T12:18:52.624364 application/epub+zip 372031 2025-08-02T12:19:00.573340 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 355903 2025-08-02T12:18:56.849340 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 329001 2022-09-03T03:46:05.771505 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 345323 2025-08-02T12:18:50.708405 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 325535 2024-06-13T04:24:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16173 2025-08-02T12:19:00.703312 application/rdf+xml 13096 2025-08-02T12:18:53.136351 image/jpeg 3442 2025-08-02T12:18:52.882351 image/jpeg 214273 2025-08-02T12:18:51.046383 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