Arthur Quiller-Couch

Broschiertes Buch

Two Sides of the Face Midwinter Tales

Beschreibung

Two Sides of the Face: Midwinter Tales by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a collection of compelling short stories that delve into various facets of human nature. Set against the backdrop of winter, these narrative-driven tales explore themes of morality, character, and suspense. Quiller-Couch, a notable figure in 19th-century English literature, crafts stories that not only entertain but also provoke thought about the complexities of human behavior. Each tale in the collection is rich with atmospheric detail, drawing readers into a world where traditional values and the darker aspects of character interplay. Through his engaging prose and intricate plotting, Quiller-Couch examines the duality of the human experience, revealing the often hidden sides of his characters. Two Sides of the Face is a testament to his skill in storytelling, offering a reflective and sometimes haunting look at the nature of morality and human relationships.

Autor

Arthur Quiller-Couch 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 211g
• ISBN-13: 9789367148686
• ISBN-10: 9367148682
• Artikelnr.: 73246783