Arthur Quiller-Couch

Hocken and Hunken A Tale of Troy (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"Hocken and Hunken: A Tale of Troy" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is an epic novel that transports readers to the legendary world of ancient Greece. Quiller-Couch, a master storyteller, weaves a captivating narrative filled with adventure, heroism, and the timeless struggle of honor versus destiny. Set against the backdrop of the Trojan War, the novel follows the exploits of the titular characters, Hocken and Hunken, as they navigate the tumultuous events of this legendary conflict. Quiller-Couch skillfully intertwines elements of mythology and historical fiction, bringing to life the epic battles and heroic deeds that have captivated audiences for centuries. As the heroes face daunting challenges and confront their own fates, readers are drawn into a world of honor, duty, and sacrifice. The novel explores themes of destiny and free will, as characters grapple with the inevitability of their fates while striving to shape their own destinies. Through its vivid portrayal of ancient Greece and its legendary heroes, "Hocken and Hunken: A Tale of Troy" stands as a testament to Quiller-Couch's mastery of the epic genre, offering readers a thrilling journey into the heart of one of history's greatest conflicts.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 250
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2024
• ISBN-13: 9789363053298
• Artikelnr.: 72477126

Autorenporträt

Arthur Quiller-Couch was born in the town of Bodmin, Cornwall. He was the son of Dr. Thomas Quiller Couch, a renowned physician, folklorist, and historian who married Mary Ford and resided at 63 Fore Street, Bodmin, until his death in 1884. Thomas was the offspring of two historic local families, the Quiller and Couch dynasties. Arthur was the third generation of academics from the Couch family. His grandfather, Jonathan Couch, was a naturalist, physician, historian, classicist, pharmacist, and illustrator (especially of fish). His younger sisters, Florence Mabel and Lilian M., were both writers and folklorists. Quiller-Couch attended Newton Abbot Proprietary College between the late 1870s and the early 1880s. He later attended Clifton College and Trinity College, Oxford, where he earned a First in Classical Moderations (1884) and a Second in Greats (1886). Quiller-Couch briefly taught Classics at Trinity beginning in 1886. After gaining some journalistic experience in London, primarily as a writer to The Speaker (periodical), he settled in Fowey, Cornwall, in 1891.