Arthur Quiller-Couch

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Hetty Wesley (eBook, ePUB)

Sisters in Victorian England: A Tale of Family, Faith, and Society

Beschreibung

Arthur Quiller-Couch'Äôs novel "Hetty Wesley" masterfully weaves a narrative set in the early 19th century, exploring themes of love, societal expectations, and the pursuit of authenticity. Employing a rich, descriptive literary style reminiscent of Victorian prose, Quiller-Couch captures the nuances of human emotion and social dynamics. The story centers on the titular Hetty, a strong-willed and complex heroine, whose journey is fraught with the conflicts of her societal role and personal desires, set against the backdrop of the changing mores of British society. Arthur Quiller-Couch, an eminent figure in early 20th-century literature, is often celebrated for his ability to fuse local Cornwall folklore with broader literary traditions. His deep-rooted connections to his homeland, along with his scholarly pursuits, inform his vivid characterizations and settings in "Hetty Wesley." The novel reflects his reflections on individuality and the constraints imposed by familial and social expectations, offering insight into the psyche of a woman contending with her destiny. Readers drawn to intricate character development and richly depicted social settings will find "Hetty Wesley" an enlightening exploration of the female experience in a transitioning world. This novel not only provides an engaging narrative but also invites readers to reflect on the timeless conflict between personal ambition and societal conformity.

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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: 278
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066163631
• Artikelnr.: 58753410