Mabel Quiller-Couch

Better than Play (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Mabel Quiller-Couch (1866-1924) was a Cornish writer. She was the the sister of Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch, and her sister Lilian M. Quiller- Couch was an author as well. She wrote Ancient and Holy Wells of Cornwall with her sister in 1894. Other works include Martha's Trial (1895), One Good Seed Sown (1896), The Recovery of Jane Vercoe.. (1896), Some Western Folk (1897), Paul the Courageous (1901), A Waif and a Welcome (1905), Zach and Derby (1906), The Carroll Girls (1906), A Pair of Red Dolls (1907), Troublesome Ursula (1907), Kitty Trenire (1909), Some Great Little People (1910), The Story of Jessie (1910), Children of Olden Days (1910), On Windycross Moor (1910), The Mean-Wells (1910), True Tales from History (1910), The Little Princess.. (1910), Better than Play (1911), A Book of Children's Verse (as editor) (1911) and Dick and Brownie (1912).

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 100
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Juni 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781633554191
• Artikelnr.: 49169257

Autorenporträt

Florence Mabel Quiller-Couch was an English editor, compiler, and children's writer, known for her contributions to literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Cornwall, United Kingdom, she grew up in a literary environment. Her father, Thomas Quiller Couch, was a noted writer, and her brother, Arthur Quiller-Couch, became a prominent author and scholar. Mabel, alongside her literary pursuits, was known for her role as an editor and compiler, particularly of works that catered to younger audiences. Her literary career often focused on children's fiction, and she gained recognition for her ability to craft stories that were both engaging and meaningful. Her works explored a range of topics, often focusing on themes of adventure, family, and personal growth. Though her works were primarily in the realm of children's literature, they reflected the broader cultural and social changes of the time. Florence Mabel Quiller-Couch's legacy remains in her contributions to the literary world, particularly in the context of nurturing the imaginations of younger readers.