Edward Frederic Benson, commonly known as E. F. Benson (1867-1940), was a prolific English writer, best known for his charismatically witty Mapp and Lucia series, which enthralled readers with its satirical depiction of middle-class manners and social rivalry in early 20th-century England. Born in Wellington College, Berkshire, where his father was headmaster, Benson developed an interest in archa...