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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
Foe-Farrell
Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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"Foe-Farrell" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds among military officers during wartime, centering on Major Sir Roderick Otway as he recounts tales to his fellow soldiers. The narrative blends themes of camaraderie, personal dilemma, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly revolving around the character of John Foe, a brilliant yet enigmatic friend of Otway's. The opening of "Foe-Farrell" introduces the setting of a makeshift officers' mess during a war, where Major Otway engages two comrades in storytelling, revealing a mysterious incident connected to an unknown drowning victim. As they navigate mundane army life fraught with existential questions and the challenges of camaraderie under dreary conditions, Otway reflects on his friendship with Foe, who appears to be an academically gifted yet emotionally withdrawn individual. The initial chapters blend light-hearted banter with poignant introspection as elements of personal history, political undertones, and the realities of war begin to surface, drawing the reader into the intricacies of the characters' connections and the larger implications of their experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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