Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | Arthur Thomas Quiller Couch[1] 21 November 1863 Bodmin, Cornwall, England |
| Died | 12 May 1944 (aged 80) Cornwall, England |
| Pen name | Q |
| Occupation | Poet, novelist, critic |
| Language | English |
| Education |
|
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Oxford |
| Notable works | The Oxford Book of English Verse |
| Notable awards |
|
| Signature | |
 | |
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch (/ˌkwɪlərˈkuːtʃ/; 21 November 1863 – 12 May 1944) was a British writer who published using the pseudonym Q. Although a prolific novelist, he is remembered mainly for the monumental publication The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250–1900 (later extended to 1918) and for his literary criticism. He influenced many who never met him, including American writer Helene Hanff, author of 84, Charing Cross Road and its sequel, Q's Legacy.[2] His The Oxford Book of English Verse was a favourite of John Mortimer's fictional character Horace Rumpole.
- ^ Brittain, Frederick, Arthur Quiller-Couch, a Biographical Study of Q. Cambridge: University Press, 1947; p. 3: "he did not adopt the hyphen until 1889"
- ^ Hanff, Helene (5 August 1986). Q's Legacy. London: Penguin Books Ltd. pp. 177. ISBN 978-0-14-008936-3. Retrieved 3 March 2012.