Step into a world observed "From a Cornish Window" with Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch, a celebrated voice in English literature. This collection of essays offers insightful criticism and keen observations on literature and the natural world. Immerse yourself in Quiller-Couch's reflections, shaped by the unique landscape of Cornwall. This volume gathers the author's most compelling writings, showcasing his signature blend of literary analysis and appreciation for the beauty of nature. Explore essays that delve into the history and enduring power of English literature, alongside pieces that…mehr
Step into a world observed "From a Cornish Window" with Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch, a celebrated voice in English literature. This collection of essays offers insightful criticism and keen observations on literature and the natural world. Immerse yourself in Quiller-Couch's reflections, shaped by the unique landscape of Cornwall. This volume gathers the author's most compelling writings, showcasing his signature blend of literary analysis and appreciation for the beauty of nature. Explore essays that delve into the history and enduring power of English literature, alongside pieces that capture the essence of the Cornish countryside. A timeless exploration of literature and landscape, this collection will appeal to anyone with an interest in English literature, nature writing, and the art of the essay. 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 copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch was a British author who wrote under the name Q. He was born on November 21, 1863, and died on May 12, 1944. Even though he wrote a lot of novels, he is best known for his literary criticism and the massive book The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250 1900 (later expanded to 1918). Many people, including the American author Helene Hanff, who wrote 84, Charing Cross Road and its follow-up, Q's Legacy, were inspired by him even though they never met him. His Oxford Book of English Verse was a favorite of Horace Rumpole, a figure in John Mortimer's stories. Arthur Quiller-Couch was born in England in the town of Bodmin in the county of Cornwall. He was born to Dr. Thomas Quiller Couch (d. 1884), a famous doctor, folklorist, and scholar who married Mary Ford and lived at 63 Fore Street, Bodmin, until he died there in 1884. Thomas was born from the marriage of two very old families in the area: The Couch family and the Quiller family. Arthur was the third smart person in the Couch family to come from that line. Jonathan Couch, his grandpa, was a naturalist, a doctor, a historian, a classicist, an apothecary, and an artist (mostly of fish). He had two younger sisters named Florence Mabel and Lilian M. who were also artists and folklorists.
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