Escape, and Other Essays

Arthur Christopher Benson was an English essayist, poet, and author and the 28th Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge. This gifted poet’s poems and essays like “The Upton Letters” and “From a College Window” stand witness to his creative writing skills and were well-appreciated in his times. The poet is still remembered for writing the renowned patriotic song ‘Land of Hope and Glory’, composed by Elgar as King Edward VII’s coronation ode. It was performed on every closing night of the London Proms at the Royal Albert Hall till 2001. Having edited Queen Victoria’s letters in three volumes in 1903, the author-biographer was made the commander of the Royal Victorian Order.

“Escape, and Other Essays” is a great work of Arthur Christopher Benson. According to the author  “All the best stories in the world are but one story in reality, the story of escape. It is the only thing which interests us all and at all times, how to escape.”  The reader will be definitely impressed with the author's radical vision. The book is truly interesting and original. Fabulous plot of this book appeals to our bodies and souls!