Dead Man's Rock A Romance
Author | : Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 222 |
Release | : 2024-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789361157738 |
ISBN-13 | : 9361157736 |
Rating | : 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: "Dead Man's Rock: A Romance" by means of Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch is a captivating story that unfolds alongside the rugged shoreline of Cornwall, mixing elements of romance, mystery, and the supernatural. The tale revolves round Dionysius Williams, a pupil looking for solitude in a secluded cottage near Dead Man's Rock. As Dionysius delves into his academic interests, he will become entangled in the neighborhood legends and eerie happenings surrounding the foreboding Dead Man's Rock. The narrative weaves a compelling tapestry of Gothic atmosphere, full of suspense and the haunting beauty of the ocean. Quiller-Couch's masterful storytelling ability is evident inside the seamless interplay of bright descriptions of the Cornish landscape and the mental intensity of the characters. The novel introduces factors of the supernatural, blurring the strains among reality and legend, as Dionysius grapples with the mysteries of Dead Man's Rock. "Dead Man's Rock" is a captivating exploration of love, journey, and the enigmatic forces that form human destinies. Quiller-Couch's wealthy prose and evocative putting immerse readers in an international wherein the coastal landscape turns into a person in itself, improving the allure of this romantic and mysterious tale.