From a college window by A.C. Benson

"A College Window" is a short story by A.C. Benson that explores themes of nostalgia and longing. The narrator reflects on his time at college, remembering the joy he felt looking out of his window at the changing seasons and the beauty of nature. Through his reflection, Benson highlights the importance of taking time to appreciate the simple pleasures in life.

By A.C. Benson · First published 1906 · Genre: Autobiography, Personal Essay, Memoir · 18 chapters

Contents

• THE POINT OF VIEW
• ON GROWING OLDER
• BOOKS
• SOCIABILITIES
• CONVERSATION
• BEAUTY
• ART
• EGOTISM
• EDUCATION
• AUTHORSHIP
• THE CRITICISM OF OTHERS
• PRIESTS
• AMBITION
• THE SIMPLE LIFE
• GAMES
• SPIRITUALISM
• HABITS
• RELIGION

More by A.C. Benson

• Out of the Sea (1920)
• Watersprings (1912)
• Where no fear was, a book about fear (1914)
• The altar fire (1907)
• At large (1908)
• The Upton Letters (1905)
• Escape and other essays (1917)
• The Silent Isle (1915)
• All works by A.C. Benson