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Lifetime: 1863 - 1944 Passed: ≈ 80 years ago

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Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

Books by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales From the Old French Cover image

Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales From the Old French

Fantasy Fairy Tale Children's Literature
Adventure Romance Translation Magic French Storytelling Classic Literature Fairy tales Folklore Children's stories Classic Moral Lessons Translations Retelling French fairy tales

Charles Perrault's classic fairy tales, such as "Sleeping Beauty" and "Cinderella," have enchanted generations of readers. This book presents a fresh translation of these beloved stories, capturing their timeless charm and wit.

Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales Cover image

Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales

Fiction Fairy Tale Children's Literature
Children's Literature French Fairy tales Perrault Sleeping Beauty Classic Beauty and the Beast Traditional Stories Cinderella Retold Bluebeard Quiller-Couch

This collection of classic fairy tales by Charles Perrault, retold by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, presents timeless stories in a captivating and accessible manner. With a focus on preserving the essence of Perrault's original French, Quiller-Couch crea...

Poison Island Cover image

Poison Island

Adventure Fiction Mystery
Murder Mystery Adventure Treasure Island Caribbean Captain Intrigue Map Poison Parrot Honduran

Poison Island is a captivating tale of adventure and intrigue set on a mysterious Honduran island rumored to hold hidden treasure. Captain Coffin, a seasoned sailor with a penchant for the enigmatic, possesses a map leading to the island's riches. Ho...

Noughts and Crosses: Stories, Studies and Sketches Cover image

Noughts and Crosses: Stories, Studies and Sketches

Fiction Essays Novel
History Literature Short Stories Culture England Human Nature social commentary Fiction Folklore Victorian era Myth Cornwall

This collection of short stories and essays by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch, known by his pen name 'Q,' showcases his diverse literary talents. Spanning a range of themes from rural Cornish life to the complexities of human nature, the pieces ofte...

White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales Cover image

White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales

Adventure Horror Fiction Mystery
Mystery Death Adventure Pirates Scholars Horror Ghost Princess Taxes White Wolf

This lively collection of stories by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch includes tales of mystery, horror, and adventure. Beware, there will be ghosts, pirates, scholars, death, taxes, at least one princess, and a ship named the White Wolf.

Ship of Stars Cover image

Ship of Stars

Fiction Drama Children's Literature
Family Love Mystery Friendship Childhood Rural Life Coming-of-age Optimism Growing up Transition Secrets North England

This novel follows Taffy, a young boy whose life takes an unexpected turn when his family relocates to the north of England. While he initially enjoys the change, experiencing new friendships and adventures, a sense of unease begins to surface. Taffy...

Stories by English Authors: London Cover image

Stories by English Authors: London

Fiction Humour
Short Stories Suffering Humanity British social commentary Humor Turn of the Century Historical Context Poignancy Emotional Truth Literary Quality

This collection of seven short stories by prominent English authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries offers a rich tapestry of literary styles, tones, and themes. From the whimsical humor of J.M. Barrie to the poignant social commentary of I...

Astonishing History of Troy Town Cover image

Astonishing History of Troy Town

Comedy Fiction Humour
British Eccentric Whimsical Humorous Quirky Small Town Character-Driven Coastal Observational Seaside Inhabitants

A humorous and observational tale about the eccentric inhabitants of a charming British seaside town. Quiller-Couch's wry wit and keen eye for human nature bring to life a cast of unforgettable characters and their amusing escapades. From the pompous...

Great Ghost Stories Cover image

Great Ghost Stories

Horror Fiction Mystery
Gothic Victorian Supernatural Classic Paranormal Eerie Spine-tingling

A spine-tingling collection of classic ghost stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. From the haunting tales of Thomas Hardy to the chilling narratives of Fitz-James O'Brien and Margaret Oliphant, this anthology showcases some of the fin...

On Reading The Bible Cover image

On Reading The Bible

Non-Fiction Essays Religion Education
History Religion Language Literature Education Culture Rhetoric Christianity Bible Reading Interpretation Hermeneutics

This book is a collection of three lectures on the art of reading the Bible. It is intended for students of English literature and theology, and for anyone who wants to better understand the Bible.