"The Ship of Stars" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a story set in the late 1800s, following a young boy named Taffy as he grows up in the West Country. He faces the everyday struggles of family life and poverty, all while England transforms around him. Through detailed descriptions, the book explores Taffy's connections with his parents, especially his father who is a clergyman, and the other people in his town. When the book begins, Taffy is an eight-year-old living in a gate-house, and we learn about his life and the world around him; the story touches on how imaginative and innocent he is, shaped by his grandmother and their simple way of living. The story shares how Taffy deals with his position in his family, his father's important job, and their upcoming move to a new parish by the sea called Nannizabuloe. This change sparks excitement and the chance for a fresh start, as Taffy's adventures and experiences hint at bigger ideas about who he is and where he fits in.
The Ship of Stars
By Arthur Quiller-Couch
In the late 19th century, a young boy's life in the West Country transforms as he navigates family, poverty, and a new coastal home, hinting at adventures of self-discovery.
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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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