Arthur Quiller-Couch's 'The Roll-Call Of The Reef' is a captivating novel set in Cornwall, England, showcasing his masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions of the rugged coastline. The narrative follows the lives of the residents of a small fishing village, highlighting their struggles with the sea and the bonds of friendship that sustain them. Quiller-Couch's rich prose and heartfelt portrayals of human emotion make this book a compelling read, reminiscent of the Romantic tradition in English literature. Readers will be transported to a world where the power of nature and the resilience of the human spirit intertwine in a mesmerizing tapestry of storytelling. As a renowned writer and literary critic, Arthur Quiller-Couch drew inspiration from his deep connection to the landscapes and people of Cornwall. His firsthand experiences in the region provided him with a wealth of material for his works, allowing him to capture the essence of its beauty and hardship with authenticity. 'The Roll-Call Of The Reef' stands as a testament to Quiller-Couch's talent for blending realism with lyrical prose, creating a narrative that is both poignant and thought-provoking. I highly recommend 'The Roll-Call Of The Reef' to readers who appreciate classic literature with a focus on nature and human relationships. Quiller-Couch's skillful storytelling and evocative imagery make this novel a timeless masterpiece that deserves a place on every bookshelf.
Best Short Stories Omnibus - Volume 3
H. and E. Heron, Sheridan Le Fanu, Charlotte Riddell, Flora Annie Steel, Amelia B. Edwards, Margaret Oliphant, Edward Bellamy, Arnold Bennett, S. Baring-Gould, Daniil Kharms, E. F. Benson, Ella D'Arcy, Jacques Futrelle, Frank Richard Stockton, John Kendrick Bangs, Kenneth Grahame, Julian Hawthorne, A. E. W. Mason, Richard Middleton, Pierre Louÿs, Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole, Ethel Richardson, Gertrude Stein, E. Phillips Oppenheim, Arthur Quiller-Couch, Mór Jókai, Andy Adams, Bertha Sinclair, Fitz James O'Brien, Eleanor H. Porter, Valery Bryusov, John Ulrich Giesy, Otis Adelbert Kline, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Barry Pain, Gertrude Bennett, Francis Marion Crawford, William Pett Ridge, Gilbert Parker, Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford, Elizabeth Garver Jordan, Richard Austin Freeman, Alice Duer Miller, Leonard Merrick, Anthony Hope, Ethel Watts Mumford, Anne O'Hagan Shinn, B. M. Bower, August Nemo
bookNoughts And Crosses
Arthur Quiller-Couch
bookShining Ferry
Arthur Quiller-Couch
bookThe Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales from the Old French
Charles Perrault, Arthur Quiller-Couch
bookOn the Art of Writing : Lectures delivered in the University of Cambridge 1913-1914
Arthur Quiller-Couch
bookPoison Island
Arthur Quiller-Couch
bookThe Westcotes
Arthur Quiller-Couch
bookFort Amity
Arthur Quiller-Couch
bookHocken and Hunken : A Tale of Troy
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bookThe Ship of Stars
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bookBrother Copas
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bookCorporal Sam and Other Stories
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