"The Delectable Duchy" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a collection of short stories that show off the heart and soul of Cornwall during the early 1900s. Nestled in the beautiful Cornish countryside, these stories use humor and touching observations to look at life through folk tales and the bonds between people. The book starts with letters between the storyteller and his friend that wants to explore Cornwall. As the storyteller thinks about why he loves Cornwall--like the place's beauty, customs, and community--he gets ready to show his friend around. This start hints that these stories are about remembering the past and wanting to share what makes a home special, setting up the audience for tales that explore Cornish life, starting with a sweet May morning that captures how nature and the local people mix.
The Delectable Duchy
By Arthur Quiller-Couch
Discover a land of captivating tales, where local traditions and enchanting landscapes shape the lives and loves of the unforgettable people who call it home.
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About the AuthorSir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch was a British writer who published using the pseudonym Q. Although a prolific novelist, he is remembered mainly for the monumental publication The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250–1900 and for his literary criticism. He influenced many who never met him, including American writer Helene Hanff, author of 84, Charing Cross Road and its sequel, Q's Legacy. His The Oxford Book of English Verse was a favourite of John Mortimer's fictional character Horace Rumpole.
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch was a British writer who published using the pseudonym Q. Although a prolific novelist, he is remembered mainly for the monumental publication The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250–1900 and for his literary criticism. He influenced many who never met him, including American writer Helene Hanff, author of 84, Charing Cross Road and its sequel, Q's Legacy. His The Oxford Book of English Verse was a favourite of John Mortimer's fictional character Horace Rumpole.
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