"Poetry by Arthur Quiller-Couch" is a thoughtful exploration of what poetry is, diving into its purpose and power by connecting human feelings with the world around us. The book discusses how poets translate universal themes into art through language, emphasizing that poetry isn't just pretty words, but captures important truths about being alive, feeling deeply, and how we change through words. By looking at poems from different times and comparing poetry to music and philosophy, the author shows how poetry uniquely expresses what it means to be human. The collection reflects on poetry's deeper meaning and impact.
Poetry
By Arthur Quiller-Couch
Explore the beauty where human emotion meets the universe through art.
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2004-03-01
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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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