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Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts gathers Arthur Quiller-Couch's tales of uncanny visitation, maritime peril, rural memory, and historical romance, many rooted in the Cornish imagination. The collection moves with Edwardian elegance between fireside anecdote and crafted short fiction, using genial irony, antiquarian detail, and carefully delayed revelation rather than sensational horror. In the tradition of Stevenson, Kipling, and the Victorian ghost story, Quiller-Couch makes the supernatural less a shock than a means of recovering buried loyalties, regrets, and communal legends. Known to readers as Q, Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch was born in Cornwall and made its harbours, dialects, and legends central to his imaginative world. A novelist, critic, anthologist, and later Cambridge professor of English, he combined scholarly command of literary tradition with a storyteller's ear for local speech and cadence. His lifelong interest in memory, place, and the moral afterlife of the past clearly informs these stories. This volume will reward readers who enjoy ghost stories that are atmospheric rather than merely frightening, and historical fiction alive to voice and landscape. It is especially recommended to admirers of late-Victorian and Edwardian storytelling, Cornish literature, and fiction in which romance, wit, melancholy, and mystery burn together like embers in a hearth.
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In 'Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts: A Book of Stories,' Arthur Quiller-Couch weaves a captivating collection of tales that explore themes of memory, loss, and the spectral remnants of the past. Established in the early 20th century, Quiller-Couch's narrative style is characterized by its rich, lyrical prose that draws on the oral traditions of folklore and the ghost story genre. His masterful blending of humor and melancholy invites readers to reflect on the intersection of the past and present, creating an atmosphere where the ordinary coexists with the supernatural. Each story serves as a canvas for Quiller-Couch to examine human emotions and the hauntingly beautiful landscapes of Cornwall, grounding the fantastical in palpable reality. Arthur Quiller-Couch, a prominent literary figure and scholar, was deeply influenced by his Cornish heritage and the literary turmoil of his time. An advocate for the preservation of folklore, he also held a significant position in academia, shaping the next generation of writers. The interplay of his scholarly pursuits and personal experiences is reflected in the depth and richness of the stories in this collection, allowing him to bridge the oral and written traditions with ease. 'Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts' is a must-read for enthusiasts of classic literature and fans of ghost stories alike. Through its evocative narratives, Quiller-Couch not only entertains but also invites profound contemplation on the ways our histories shape our identities. This book is an essential addition to any literary collection, offering both the thrill of timeless tales and a touching exploration of human experience. 144 pp. Englisch. N° de réf. du vendeur 9788027292653
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts gathers Arthur Quiller-Couch's tales of uncanny visitation, maritime peril, rural memory, and historical romance, many rooted in the Cornish imagination. The collection moves with Edwardian elegance between fireside anecdote and crafted short fiction, using genial irony, antiquarian detail, and carefully delayed revelation rather than sensational horror. In the tradition of Stevenson, Kipling, and the Victorian ghost story, Quiller-Couch makes the supernatural less a shock than a means of recovering buried loyalties, regrets, and communal legends. Known to readers as Q, Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch was born in Cornwall and made its harbours, dialects, and legends central to his imaginative world. A novelist, critic, anthologist, and later Cambridge professor of English, he combined scholarly command of literary tradition with a storyteller's ear for local speech and cadence. His lifelong interest in memory, place, and the moral afterlife of the past clearly informs these stories. This volume will reward readers who enjoy ghost stories that are atmospheric rather than merely frightening, and historical fiction alive to voice and landscape. It is especially recommended to admirers of late-Victorian and Edwardian storytelling, Cornish literature, and fiction in which romance, wit, melancholy, and mystery burn together like embers in a hearth. N° de réf. du vendeur 9788027292653
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts: A Book of Stories | Atmospheric Cornish Ghost Stories of Maritime Peril, Memory, and Historical Romance | Arthur Quiller-Couch | Taschenbuch | Englisch | Good Press | EAN 9788027292653 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: OK Publishing s.r.o., 20a, Kosíre, Zahradníckova 1220, 150 00 PRAGUE, TSCHECHIEN, obrody[at]gmail[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. N° de réf. du vendeur 126494457
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