E. F. Benson, born Edward Frederic Benson (1867–1940), was a prolific English writer known for his wit, elegantly satirical style, and keen observation of social mores. Educated at Marlborough and King's College, Cambridge, he went on to write fiction, reminiscences, as well as biographies. Benson's portfolio encompasses a wide breadth of genres including horror, biography, satire, and more notabl...