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- Green Bays. Verses and Parodies
Chapters
32 totalQ. IN A COLLEGE GARDEN. - THE SPLENDID SPUR. - THE WHITE MOTH. - IRISH MELODIES I. TIM THE DRAGOON. II. KENMARE RIVER. - LADY JANE (SAPPHICS). - A TRIOLET. - AN OATH. - UPON GRACIOSA, WALKING AND TALKING. - WRITTEN UPON LOVE'S FRONTIER-POST. - TITANIA. - MEASURE FOR MEASURE. - RETROSPECTION. - WHY THIS VOLUME IS SO THIN. - NUGAE OXONIENSES. - TWILIGHT. - WILLALOO. - THE SAIR STROKE. - THE DOOM OF THE ESQUIRE BEDELL. - 'BEHOLD! I AM NOT ONE THAT GOES TO LECTURES.' - CALIBAN UPON RUDIMENTS. - SOLVITUR ACRIS HIEMPS. - A LETTER. - OCCASIONAL VERSES. - ANECDOTE FOR FATHERS. - UNITY PUT QUARTERLY. - FIRE! - DE TEA FABULA. - L'ENVOI (AS I LAYE A-DREAMYNGE). - IN A COLLEGE GARDEN.
GREEN BAYS. - VERSES AND PARODIES. - BY ARTHUR THOMAS QUILLER-COUCH (Q). - ET, SI NON ALIUM LATE JACTARET ODOREM LAURUS ERAT.
THE SPLENDID SPUR.
THE WHITE MOTH.
IRISH MELODIES. - I.
IRISH MELODIES. - II. - KENMARE RIVER.
LADY JANE.
A TRIOLET.
AN OATH.
UPON GRACIOSA, WALKING AND TALKING.
Description
A lively tapestry of verse unfolds, blending witty parodies with earnest lyricism. From garden dialogues that echo the melancholy of forgotten scholars to spirited odes that riff on classical myths, each poem invites listeners into a world where humor and contemplation coexist. The collection’s roots trace back to university halls, giving the pieces a scholarly charm while keeping the language accessible and playful.
Among the pages, readers will encounter breezy Irish ditties, mock‑heroic epics, and tender reflections on love and loss. The poet’s knack for juxtaposing lofty references with everyday observations creates a delightful tension that both amuses and provokes thought. Whether it’s a mischievous “White Moth” fluttering through existential musings or a tongue‑in‑cheek tribute to a “splendid spur,” the verses sparkle with imagination, making the listen feel like strolling through an eclectic garden of ideas.
Details
Language
en
Duration
~43 minutes (42K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-10-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the author
Arthur Quiller-Couch
1863–1944
Best known by the pen name “Q,” this Cornish writer brought both adventure and literary wisdom to generations of readers. He wrote novels and stories steeped in the sea and the West Country, and later became one of England’s most influential anthologists and critics.
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