About this book
Escape, and Other Essays by Arthur Christopher Benson opens a door to graceful, observant prose that traces the small but revealing passages of everyday life. Benson’s essays—crafted in the years around 1915—move from riverside walks and village scenes to meditations on literature, authorship, and the new poets of his age, blending personal memory with cultural reflection. Across pieces such as "Escape," "Literature and Life," and his portraits of Walt Whitman and country charm, he balances Edwardian sensibility with hints of modern unease, exploring how landscapes, dreams, schooldays, and creative vocation shape who we are.
This collection of literary essays and short nonfiction showcases Benson’s polished, quietly persuasive voice: intimate yet knowledgeable, anecdotal yet analytical. Historical readers will appreciate its window into early 20th-century literary life, while contemporary listeners will find timeless humanity in its attention to detail and thought.
Ideal for lovers of classic literature, students of literary history, and anyone who enjoys contemplative nonfiction read aloud, this audiobook offers a mellow, illuminating listening experience that rewards attention and invites repeated returns.
