Green Bays. Verses and Parodies
By Arthur Quiller-Couch
Length50m
About this audiobook
In "Green Bays. Verses and Parodies," Arthur Quiller-Couch masterfully intertwines his nuanced understanding of poetic form with a playful yet discerning critique of literary conventions. This collection showcases Quiller-Couch's adeptness in various styles, ranging from lyrical verses infused with vivid imagery to sharp and witty parodies that comment on contemporary writers and cultural attitudes of his time. His work sits comfortably within the early 20th-century British literary context, where the interplay between tradition and modernity invites both homage and satire, making this collection a rich field for literary analysis. Arthur Quiller-Couch, an influential figure in the literary scene and a noted scholar, served as the professor of English Literature at Cambridge. His extensive background in classical literature and his keen editorial prowess, evidenced through his later work on "The Oxford Book of English Verse," undoubtedly shaped his approach to "Green Bays." Quiller-Couch's profound interest in the mechanics of language and rhythm reflects his desire to engage with and sometimes challenge existing literary norms, a theme prevalent throughout this collection. This collection is highly recommended for readers and scholars alike, as it not only offers a delightful assortment of verse but also invites deep reflection on the art of poetry itself. Whether you are a seasoned reader of poetry or a newcomer seeking a diversified experience, Quiller-Couch's engaging verses and clever parodies will resonate, provoke thought, and inspire appreciation for the multifaceted nature of literary expression.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length50 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ANECDOTE FOR FATHERS.
17THE SAIR STROKE.
2THE SPLENDID SPUR.
18THE DOOM OF THE ESQUIRE BEDELL.
3THE WHITE MOTH.
19'BEHOLD! I AM NOT ONE THAT GOES TO LECTURES.'
4IRISH MELODIES.
20SOLVITUR ACRIS HIEMPS.
5I.
21A LETTER.
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6KENMARE RIVER.
22ANECDOTE FOR FATHERS.
7LADY JANE.
23UNITY PUT QUARTERLY[1].
8A TRIOLET.
24FIRE!
9AN OATH.
25I.
10UPON GRACIOSA, WALKING AND TALKING.
26II.
11WRITTEN UPON LOVE'S FRONTIER-POST.
27III.
12TITANIA.
28V.
13MEASURE FOR MEASURE.
29VI.
14RETROSPECTION.
30DE TEA FABULA.
15WHY THIS VOLUME IS SO THIN.
31AS I LAYE A-DREAMYNGE.
16WILLALOO.
32THE END
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