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Quiller-Couch, Arthur
1863
1944
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Quiller-Couch, Sir Arthur Thomas
Quiller-Couch, A. T. (Arthur Thomas)
Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas
Wandering Heath
Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Prologue -- The Roll-Call of the Reef -- The Looe Die-Hards -- My Grandfather, Hendry Watty -- Jetsom -- Wrestlers -- The Bishop of Eucalyptus -- Widdershins -- Visitors at the Gunnel Rock -- Letters from Troy -- The Legend Of Sir Dinar -- "Flowing Source" -- A Young Man's Diary -- The Captain From Bath
E-text prepared by Lionel Sear
"Wandering Heath" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book features a series of narratives that explore themes of memory, friendship, and the human experience, often with a blend of folklore and poignant character interactions. The stories themselves range from whimsical tales to somber reflections, setting a rich canvas that captures the essence of life in a coastal community. The opening portion presents a prologue that introduces a poet and his wife on New Year’s Day, engaging in a conversation that hints at the struggles of creativity and the quest for recognition. The poet expresses frustration about the perceived lack of interest in his work, while his wife encourages him to continue, suggesting he is improving over time. This playful yet reflective tone seamlessly transitions into a longer story about a shipwreck, where the quarryman recounts the tale of his father witnessing a vessel in distress during a fierce storm, intertwining elements of bravery, tragedy, and the supernatural. The narrative unfolds with vivid descriptions of the coastal setting, setting the stage for themes of loss and the bonds formed through shared adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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