Mabel Quiller-Couch

The Story of Jessie (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Florence Mabel Quiller-Couch was a younger sister of Arthur Quiller-Couch, who was Professor of English Literature at Cambridge, and wrote fiction as "Q." Like her brother and sister Lillian, she became a writer, producing a total of twenty-six published works. In "The Story of Jessie," Thomas and Patience Dawson receive a surprise letter from their daughter, Lizzie, announcing that she and her husband have problems, and she is sending her five year old daughter Jessie to live with her father and mother. Her marriage was against her parents' wishes, and Lizzie has been estranged from them since. Patience is delighted at having a grandchild about, but Thomas is troubled. Jessie, when she arrives, is the image of Lizzie as a child. Thomas and Patience must deal with their feelings about their daughter, starting with the need to house Jessie in Lizzie's old room, which Thomas hasn't entered since his daughter left.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 100
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Juni 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781633554269
• Artikelnr.: 49181130

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.