Watersprings by A.C. Benson (1912)

Name: Watersprings
Author: A.C. Benson

The story follows the lives of several characters living in a small town by the sea, exploring themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. Through a series of interconnected narratives, the book delves into the complexities of human relationships and the ways in which people navigate their emotions and experiences. With a focus on character development and psychological insight, "Watersprings" is a thought-provoking and atmospheric read that will resonate with readers who appreciate literary fiction.

By A.C. Benson · First published 1912 · Genre: Christian Fiction, Spiritual, Classical Literature · 36 chapters · 91,692 words

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The bright pale February sunlight lay on the little court of Beaufort College, Cambridge, on the old dull-red smoke-stained brick, the stone mullions and mouldings, the Hall oriel, the ivied buttresses and battlements, the turrets, the tiled roofs, the quaint chimneys, and the lead-topped cupola over all. Half the court was in shadow. It was incredibly picturesque, but it had somehow the look of a fortress rather than of a house. It did not exist only to be beautiful, but had a well-worn beauty of age and use. There was no domestic adornment of flower-bed or garden-border, merely four squares of grass, looking like faded carpets laid on the rather uncompromising pebbles which floored the pathways. The golden hands of the clock pointed to a quarter to ten, and the chimes uttered their sharp, peremptory voices. Two or three young men stood talking at the vaulted gateway, and one or two figures in dilapidated gowns and caps, holding books, fled out of the court.

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Work type: Novel
Author: A.C. Benson
Date: 1912 CE
Language: English
Genres: Christian Fiction, Spiritual, Classical Literature, Philosophical Fiction
Length: 91,692 words
Structure: 36 chapters, 1,074 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Christian Fiction — The book primarily deals with themes of faith, God, and morality, shaping its characters and plot around Christian values and beliefs.
Spiritual — The narrative is imbued with spiritual overtones, focusing on characters' spiritual growth, exploration, and struggles.
Classical Literature — The author, A.C. Benson, is a recognized figure in classical English literature and his writing style, themes, and character portrayals maintain the classical literary tradition.
Philosophical Fiction — The narrative concurrently confronts philosophical questions and dilemmas, exploring existential themes.