"The Adventures of Harry Revel" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a story that recounts the adventures and childhood of Harry Revel, from being raised in the Genevan Hospital in Plymouth to his introduction to the world. The story begins with young Harry and how he connects with Miss Plinlimmon, as he grows up in a special place with unique relationships. It shows the beginnings of Harry's life from childhood to an older age. It captures his childlike innocence in what feels like an interesting and wild world. Harry's memories show a blend of fun adventures and more serious understandings of the world, pointing toward the difficult parts of figuring out who he is and what he will become. The beginning shows Harry dealing with what is happening to him, as he shows the amusing and tough parts of his world.
The Adventures of Harry Revel
By Arthur Quiller-Couch
Witness a young boy's journey from an orphanage, filled with playful innocence and the harsh realities of life, to the tumultuous beginnings of adulthood.
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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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