An Act in a Backwater

E.F. Benson (1867-1940) was a prolific English novelist, biographer, memoirist, and short story writer, known for his sharp wit, elegant prose, and astute portrayal of contemporary society. Born Edward Frederic Benson into an intellectually prominent family—the son of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Edward White Benson—he showed literary talent early on. Benson's oeuvre includes over 100 books, enco...