The Countess of Lowndes Square, and Other Stories

Benson's literary career began with the controversial novel Dodo, which satirized society and gained immediate acclaim. He continued to explore themes of satire, romance, and the supernatural in his subsequent works. Notably, he revisited his characters in Dodo the Second and Dodo Wonders, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of the "Bright Young Things" before World War I and a social history of wartime Britain. His writing reflects a keen observation of social dynamics and cultural shifts during his time.