A graphic novel biography about one of America’s most heinous race crimes, Framing Emmett Till: Exposing Dark Fear follows an anonymous Black writer as he investigates Emmett’s murder, confronting not only the unresolved truths of the past, but the ways Black pain is consumed, reshaped, and monetized in the present.Fourteen-year-old Emmett Till was abducted and lynched in August 1955 in Mississippi, his body thrown into th...

The mother of Emmett Till recounts the story of her life, her son’s tragic death, and the dawn of the civil rights movement—with a foreword by the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.In August 1955, a fourteen-year-old African American, Emmett Till, was visiting family in Mississippi when he was kidnapped from his bed in the middle of the night by two white men and brutally murdered. His crime: allegedly whistling at a white woman in a convenience store. The killers were...

I have been a good deal indoors lately, and I have been amusing myself by looking through old papers and diaries of my own. It seems to me that, though the record is a very uneventful one, there is yet a certain unity throughout—I can hardly call it a conscious, definite aim, or dignify it by the name of a philosophy. But I have lived latterly with a purpose, and on a plan that has gradually shaped itself and become more coherent. It was formerly my ambition to write a book, and it has gon...

A novel which concerns the love story of a don, and which also offers insight into the quest to understand religion.

17 Complete Works of Arthur Christopher BensonAt LargeEscape and Other EssaysEssaysFather PayneFrom a College WindowHughJoyous GardMemoirs of Arthur HamiltonPaul the Minstrel and Other StoriesThe Altar FireThe Child of The DawnThe Isles of SunsetThe Silent IsleThe Thread of GoldThe Upton LettersWater SpringsWhere No Fear Was

A classic collection of essays by Arthur Christopher Benson.

A classic collection of short stories, featuring the following tales: "The Isles of Sunset," "The Waving of the Sword," "Renatus," "The Slype House," "Out of the Sea," and "Paul the Minstrel."

From the introduction:The book that follows is an attempt, or rather a hundred attempts, to sketch some of the details of life, seen from a simple plane enough, and with no desire to conform it to a theory, or to find anything very definite in it, or to omit anything because it did not fit in with prejudices or predilections. The only unity of mood which it reflects is the unity of purpose which comes from a decision. I had chosen a life which seemed to me then to be wholesome, tem...

Father Payne was an Anglican layman who had a very definite theory of life and faith - believing that it was possible to do much for the world by practising positive virtues, amd making a little centre of wholesome, laborious and eager life. This is his story.

"From a College Window" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a reflective collection of essays that captures the essence of university life and the intellectual pursuits of students. Benson, an accomplished writer and scholar, shares his observations and experiences from his time at Cambridge University. The essays delve into themes of education, friendship, and the transformative power of knowledge, offering readers a glimpse into the vibrant atmosphere of college life. His eloquent prose and ...

"The Upton Letters" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a collection of correspondence that offers a glimpse into the author's thoughts and reflections on various subjects. Through these letters, Benson shares his insights on life, literature, and the human experience, revealing his intellectual depth and emotional sensitivity. The letters are not only personal but also resonate with universal themes, making them relatable to readers across different eras. Benson's eloquent prose and keen obse...

"Joyous Gard" by Arthur Christopher Benson is a captivating exploration of the themes of love, nature, and the human spirit. Set against a backdrop of idyllic landscapes, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of its protagonist, who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and reflection. Benson's lyrical prose invites readers to immerse themselves in the beauty of the world around them, while also delving into the complexities of human relationships. The book resonates with those who appre...