Memoirs of Arthur Hamilton

Name: Memoirs of Arthur Hamilton
Author: A.C. Benson

"Memoirs of Arthur Hamilton" by A.C. Benson is a novel that follows the life and times of its titular character, a man who is both charming and flawed. The book explores themes of love, loss, and the human condition through Hamilton's experiences and relationships. With a focus on character development and emotional depth, "Memoirs of Arthur Hamilton" is a thought-provoking and engaging read.

By A.C. Benson · First published 1907 · Genre: Autobiography, Memoir, Non-fiction · 12 chapters · 61,457 words

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He was born November 2, 1852. He was the second son of a retired cavalry officer, who lived in Hampshire. Besides his elder brother, there were three sisters, one of whom died. His father was a wealthy man, and had built himself a small country house, and planted the few acres of ground round it very skillfully. Major Hamilton was a very religious man, of the self-sufficient, puritanical, and evangelical type, that issues from discipline; a martinet in his regiment, a domestic tyrant, without intending to be. He did not marry till rather late in life; and at the time when Arthur was growing up -- the time when memory intwines itself most lingeringly with its surroundings, the time which comes back to us at ecstatic moments in later, sadder days -- all the _entourage_ of the place was at its loveliest.

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Work type: Novel
Author: A.C. Benson
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Autobiography, Memoir, Non-fiction, Philosophy
Length: 61,457 words
Structure: 12 chapters, 790 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Autobiography — The book is a detailed account of the author's life experiences and reflections embodying aspects of the personal and the philosophical.
Memoir — The book focuses heavily on the author's recollection of historical events and personal experiences, insights and emotions.
Non-fiction — The book is grounded in factual information about the author's life.
Philosophy — The book explores philosophical themes pertaining to human existence, morality, and wisdom.