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Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, writer, caricature
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Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, writer, caricature
Mr Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch, writer, (21 November 1863 ?? 12 May 1944) caricature illustration of the writer as a young man. Quiller-Couch was born in Bodmin, educated and later taught at Oxford, and lived in Fowey, Cornwall. He is renowned for The Oxford Book of English Verse, for literary criticism, and novels. Also known as Q, he was knighted 1910 for services to literature, and made a Bard of Gorseth Kernow in 1928. Date: 1895
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1863 Arthur Couch Quiller 1895
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This caricature depicts the young and vibrant Arthur Quiller-Couch, a literary figure of great renown, born on November 21, 1863, in the picturesque town of Bodmin. Educated at Oxford University, Quiller-Couch later became a teacher, imparting his love for literature to future generations. The image, created in 1895, captures the essence of the 19th century and the Victorian era, with Quiller-Couch's youthful charm and intellectual curiosity shining through. Quiller-Couch is best known for his significant contributions to English literature. He authored numerous novels, including "The Quiddity of Will Self," and "The Squatter and the Parson." However, his most enduring work is "The Oxford Book of English Verse," a collection of poetry that remains a staple in literary circles. His literary criticism, insightful and incisive, continues to be studied and admired. Quiller-Couch's accomplishments were recognized with numerous accolades. He was knighted in 1910 for his services to literature and was later made a Bard of Gorseth Kernow in 1928. This caricature, a testament to his early promise and literary prowess, offers a glimpse into the life of a man who left an indelible mark on the English literary landscape. This evocative image, created in 1895, is a reminder of Quiller-Couch's early years and the promise of a brilliant literary career that lay ahead. The caricature, with its wit and charm, invites us to reflect on the life and work of this remarkable man and the era in which he lived.
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