Arthur Quiller-Couch

The Ship of Stars (eBook, ePUB)

A Voyage Through Maritime Mysteries and Starlit Adventures

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Ship of Stars," Arthur Quiller-Couch embarks on an extraordinary journey that marries myth and reality through the lens of maritime adventure. This novel unfolds with a rich, lyrical prose style that evokes the grandeur of the sea while examining profound themes of love, identity, and the human condition. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Britain, it reflects the literary context of its time, influenced by the symbolism and romanticism prevalent in the works of contemporaries like Joseph Conrad. The narrative is imbued with vivid imagery and scholarly allusions, creating a multi-layered experience that invites deep contemplation. Arthur Quiller-Couch, a notable literary figure and scholar, is renowned for his role in promoting the English literary tradition and his own contributions as a novelist, critic, and professor. His experiences at the University of Cambridge and his love for storytelling deeply inform the thematic elements of this book. Quiller-Couch's acquaintance with folklore and maritime culture, combined with his scholarly rigor, fuels his exploration of characters navigating both literal and metaphorical oceans. Readers seeking an enchanting blend of adventure and introspection will find "The Ship of Stars" a captivating experience. Quiller-Couch'Äôs masterful storytelling transports readers into a world rich with emotion and insight, making it an essential read for those who cherish literature that resonates on multiple levels.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 250
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664601094
• Artikelnr.: 58756709

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.