Arthur Quiller-Couch

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Fort Amity (eBook, ePUB)

Clash of Cultures and Colonial Intrigue in the American Wilderness

Beschreibung

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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Autor

Arthur Quiller-Couch was born in the town of Bodmin, Cornwall. He was the son of Dr. Thomas Quiller Couch, a renowned physician, folklorist, and historian who married Mary Ford and resided at 63 Fore Street, Bodmin, until his death in 1884. Thomas was the offspring of two historic local families, the Quiller and Couch dynasties. Arthur was the third generation of academics from the Couch family. His grandfather, Jonathan Couch, was a naturalist, physician, historian, classicist, pharmacist, and illustrator (especially of fish). His younger sisters, Florence Mabel and Lilian M., were both writers and folklorists. Quiller-Couch attended Newton Abbot Proprietary College between the late 1870s and the early 1880s. He later attended Clifton College and Trinity College, Oxford, where he earned a First in Classical Moderations (1884) and a Second in Greats (1886). Quiller-Couch briefly taught Classics at Trinity beginning in 1886. After gaining some journalistic experience in London, primarily as a writer to The Speaker (periodical), he settled in Fowey, Cornwall, in 1891.

Produktdetails

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