Arthur Quiller-Couch

Fort Amity (eBook, ePUB)

Clash of Cultures and Colonial Intrigue in the American Wilderness

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Produktbeschreibung

In "Fort Amity," Arthur Quiller-Couch crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the complexities of colonial life in a remote outpost. Set against the backdrop of frontier tensions and the natural beauty of a Cornish landscape, the novel employs a rich, descriptive prose style that invites readers to immerse themselves in its vivid settings and multifaceted characters. Quiller-Couch's narrative weaves a tapestry of adventure and introspection, echoing the literary traditions of his predecessors while carving out a unique space in early 20th-century English literature. Arthur Quiller-Couch, a prominent figure in the literary world, is often remembered for his contributions to both fiction and literary criticism. His deep connections to Cornwall, coupled with a scholarly understanding of narrative craft and folklore, profoundly influenced his writing. "Fort Amity" reflects his commitment to exploring themes of human resilience and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in isolated communities, drawing from his own experiences of place and identity. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in historical fiction that delves into the human psyche and the intricacies of social bonds. Quiller-Couch's masterful storytelling and richly drawn characters make "Fort Amity" a captivating exploration of the human condition, offering both adventure and introspection that will resonate with a wide audience.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 246
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066241209
• Artikelnr.: 58930336

Autorenporträt

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.