Arthur Quiller-Couch's novel 'The Westcotes' is a captivating portrayal of family dynamics and societal expectations in late 19th century England. Through his eloquent prose and vivid descriptions, Quiller-Couch delves into the complexities of class distinction, personal ambition, and the struggle for individual identity. The novel's rich historical context and intricate character development make it a compelling read for those interested in Victorian literature and social commentary. Quiller-Couch's writing style, characterized by its elegant language and attention to detail, immerses the reader in the world of the Westcote family, revealing the tensions and conflicts that lie beneath the surface of their seemingly idyllic lives. The Westcotes is a literary gem that offers a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience and the enduring relevance of timeless themes.
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
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bookShining Ferry
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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
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bookPoison Island
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bookThe Westcotes
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bookFort Amity
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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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