The Rubicon (eBook, ePUB) - Benson, E. F.
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E.F. Benson was born at Wellington College in Berkshire on July 24th 1867. Educated at Marlborough and Kings College Cambridge he began his career as a writer at an early age and was published whilst still studying. As an athlete he represented his country at Figure skating. His career was prodigious and widely acknowledged. Perhaps he is best known for his collection of novels about 'Mapp & Lucia' which have proved very popular through the decades and have crossed over to many a TV Series. He was also well regarded as a writer of ghost stories - 'spook stories' in the then vernacular- as well…mehr

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E.F. Benson was born at Wellington College in Berkshire on July 24th 1867. Educated at Marlborough and Kings College Cambridge he began his career as a writer at an early age and was published whilst still studying. As an athlete he represented his country at Figure skating. His career was prodigious and widely acknowledged. Perhaps he is best known for his collection of novels about 'Mapp & Lucia' which have proved very popular through the decades and have crossed over to many a TV Series. He was also well regarded as a writer of ghost stories - 'spook stories' in the then vernacular- as well as biographies. Benson never married and his lifestyle gave rise to much speculation as to his sexual orientation. Benson died in 1940 of throat cancer in University College Hospital, London.

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Edward Frederic Benson was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, historian, and short story writer. Born on July 24, 1867, in Wellington College, United Kingdom, he was the son of Edward White Benson and Mary Benson. He had three siblings: Arthur Christopher Benson, Robert Hugh Benson, and Margaret Benson. Benson is best known for his Mapp and Lucia series, which explores the lives and rivalries of two women in a small English town. He also wrote the Dodo series and several supernatural horror stories. His works are celebrated for their wit, humor, and insightful portrayal of English society. Benson's literary career spanned a range of genres, including historical fiction, memoir, and supernatural tales. He was recognized for his ability to depict the nuances of social interactions and the complexities of human behavior. Benson passed away on February 29, 1940, in London at the age of 72. His legacy lives on through his extensive contributions to English literature, particularly in the realms of satire and social commentary.