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Sep 9, 2024 · A. C. Benson (Arthur Christopher Benson, 1862–1925) was a British essayist, poet, and academic known for his reflective and often melancholic writings. He was born into a distinguished family, with his father, Edward White Benson, serving as the Archbishop of Canterbury, and his brothers also notable in the literary and academic fields.
Sep 7, 2024 · Arthur Christopher Benson, (24 April 1862 – 17 June 1925) was an English essayist, poet and academic, and the 28th Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge. He wrote the lyrics of Edward Elgar’s Coronation Ode, including the words of the patriotic song "Land of Hope and Glory" (1902).
Aug 27, 2024 · Much better is 'B', long an enigma, now confirmed to have been A.C. Benson. Benson handles historical settings well and his 'When the Door is Shut' is nicely handled. He seems to have had some issues with ursine threats, as bears or bear-like entities appear in that story and the next, 'Quia Nominor'.
Aug 26, 2024 · King Edward VII told Elgar that the tune would ‘go round the world’ if words were fitted to it. Elgar took the hint and included it (with slight rhythmic changes) in his Coronation Ode of 1902, with words by A. C. Benson.
4 days ago · In October 1905 Mallory entered Magdalene College to study history; [30] [31] A. C. Benson was his tutor, and became infatuated with Mallory. [32] On 6 February 1907, at Christ's College, Mallory dined with Charles Edward Sayle, under-librarian at Cambridge University Library. [33]
6 days ago · This is a partial list of notable people who were or are gay men, lesbian or bisexual. The historical concept and definition of sexual orientation varies and has changed greatly over time; for example the general term " gay " wasn't used to describe sexual orientation until the mid 20th century. A number of different classification schemes have ...
3 days ago · Benson police say they received a 911 call reporting shots fired and arrived at the scene in the 300 block of East Walker to find 30-year-old Christian D. Bennett with gunshot wounds.
