Green Bays. Verses and Parodies

Name: Green Bays. Verses and Parodies
Author: Arthur Quiller-Couch

By Arthur Quiller-Couch

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This volume gathers lyrical poems and playful parodies that range from wistful college and pastoral pieces to mock‑heroic and classical pastiches. The verse alternates light satire, musical ballads, and reflective lyrics that probe memory, love, mortality, and academic life. Formal experiments and archaisms appear alongside concise epigrams and conversational verse, while recurring dream and elegiac motifs create a mingled mood of humor and melancholy. Occasional pieces and brief envois punctuate the sequence, producing varied tonal shifts and a compact, eclectic poetic miscellany.

About the Author

Arthur Quiller-Couch

Arthur Quiller-Couch, often referred to as 'Q', was a British author and literary critic known for his contributions to English literature in the early 20th century. He was born in Cornwall and had a profound appreciation for the region's culture, which is reflected in many of his works. Quiller-Couch is particularly recognized for his storytelling prowess and his ability to weave intricate narratives, as seen in his notable novel 'Dead Man's Rock'. His literary criticism, compiled in 'Adventures in Criticism', showcases his insights into the works of other authors, including Charles Dickens. Quiller-Couch's legacy includes a rich collection of novels, short stories, and essays that continue to resonate with readers today.