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Stella Benson (6 January 1892 - 7 December 1933) was an English feminist, novelist, poet, and travel writer.Stella spent the winter of 1913-14 in the West Indies, which provided material for her first novel, I Pose (1915). Living in London, she became involved in women's suffrage,... Read Full Overview

Stella Benson's debut was one of the most acclaimed of her generation:"One of the brightest, most original, and best written books that have come my way for a long time," wrote Sir Henry Lucy. "As the mature work of an experienced author it would have been a remarkable achievement:... Read Full Overview

"Stella Benson will always be something of a 'writer's writer.' Excellent workmanship joined to insight ... Gifted." - The New York Times

Sometimes I pose, but sometimes I pose as posing.

Stella Benson began her first novel,... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Stella Benson's "I Pose" offers a sharp and humorous look at early 20th century England through the lens of its burgeoning suffragist movement. This meticulously prepared edition revives a witty and insightful work of social commentary, exploring themes of female empowerment... Read Full Overview

Stella Benson's "I Pose" offers a sharp and humorous look at early 20th century England through the lens of its burgeoning suffragist movement. This meticulously prepared edition revives a witty and insightful work of social commentary, exploring themes of female empowerment... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Stella Benson (1892-1933) was an English feminist, novelist, poet and travel writer whose father was a member of the landed gentry and whose aunt on her mother's side, Mary Cholmondeley, was a well-known novelist. Suffering ill-health in childhood (which persisted throughout... Read Full Overview