Eighteen reflective essays, twelve first published in the Cornhill Magazine, in which a Cambridge don looks out on life from his college rooms. Benson considers personality as the soul of art, the consolations of growing older, the reading of books, the teaching of classics, ambition, friendship and religion, always in a mild, candid voice.
Gentle, companionable prose for anyone who enjoys the essay as conversation with a thoughtful friend. Download the free EPUB.