‘As We Are’? – E.F. Benson – T410

An afternoon talk at The Guildford Institute about the life and work of Edwardian author E.F. Benson.

This talk explores the life of Edward Frederic Benson (1867–1940), the Edwardian author with connections to Surrey society, best known for his novels, reminiscences and horror stories. It looks at his upbringing as the third son of the Archbishop of Canterbury and how the strict moral tone of his youth shaped him, as well as his celebrated series about small-town life in the 1920s. The talk runs from 3pm to 4.15pm.