** "News from the Duchy" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a collection of short stories painted against the backdrop of early 20th-century Cornwall, which uses humor to explore rural life and the distinctive personalities of the region; the stories capture the essence of Cornish culture through tales involving a narrator and the colorful characters they meet, shining a light especially on relationships and community. Starting with a light-hearted scene, the first story introduces a bizarre vision on a train involving nude musicians and clumsy dancers that prompts the narrator to search for the real-life source of the strange scene. The book balances humor and human experience, showcasing Quiller-Couch’s ability to entertain and elicit laughter by revealing the unexpected and peculiar twists of life in Cornwall. **
News from the Duchy
By Arthur Quiller-Couch
** In a collection of stories set in Cornwall, a peculiar vision experienced by a narrator leads to comical and eye-opening encounters, revealing the heart of rural life.
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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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