Edward Frederic Benson, often referred to as E. F. Benson, was a prolific English writer of fiction, known for his sharp wit and a richly depicted social world within his narratives. Born on July 24, 1867, in Wellington College, Berkshire, where his father was headmaster, Benson was part of an intellectually vibrant family. He later went on to study at Marlborough and King's College, Cambridge. Hi...