Watersprings

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The biography details the life of Arthur Christopher Benson, an influential English essayist, poet, and academic, who significantly contributed to literature and education. Notably, he penned the lyrics for "Land of Hope and Glory." His teaching career began at Eton before he returned to Cambridge, where he became a Fellow and later Master of Magdalene College. His leadership roles extended to being a governor of Gresham's School, highlighting his impact on both academic institutions and the literary world until his passing in 1925.