Arthur C. Benson

About the Author

Arthur C. Benson (1862–1925) was an English writer, poet, essayist, and educator whose work combined reflective intelligence with a keen sensitivity to memory, character, and the natural world. A member of the distinguished Benson literary family, he also enjoyed a long academic career and served as Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge. His prose is valued for its humane observation, emotional candor, and elegant meditative quality. Readers encountering Other Tales: Volume V will find a representative example of his interest in storytelling, atmosphere, and the inner lives of ordinary people.