Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 185 Quiller-Couch, Arthur 1863 1944 Q Quiller-Couch, Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch, A. T. (Arthur Thomas) Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas The Vigil of Venus and Other Poems by "Q" Produced by Ted Garvin, Sjaani and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Vigil of Venus and Other Poems by 'Q'" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a collection of poetry that reflects the author's lyrical style, written in the early 20th century. This book weaves together themes of love, nature, and the human experience, drawing on both classical influences and contemporary sentiments. The collection features a variety of poems, including narrative verses and dramatic pieces, highlighting the poet's exploration of emotions and aesthetic beauty. The book opens with "The Vigil of Venus," a translation and adaptation of the classical "Pervigilium Veneris," celebrating spring and the playful love associated with the season. Following this are multiple poems that delve into personal reflections, romantic encounters, and vivid nature imagery, such as "Exmoor Verses" and "Two Folk Songs." The collection also includes dramas like "The Regent," exploring themes of duty, love, and betrayal in a historical setting. Overall, Quiller-Couch's work in this volume reflects a deep appreciation for lyrical expression and the interplay of human connection within both the mundane and the sublime. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 167794 2025-08-04T11:17:58.100110 text/html 149647 2024-10-28T17:39:25 text/html 135479 2025-08-04T11:18:06.778028 application/epub+zip 133743 2025-08-04T11:18:01.632054 application/epub+zip 110623 2025-08-04T11:18:00.213076 application/epub+zip 303038 2025-08-04T11:18:09.917056 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 268540 2025-08-04T11:18:05.863054 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237701 2022-09-05T07:06:13.551637 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 102953 2025-08-04T11:17:57.319096 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 83097 2024-10-28T17:39:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16154 2025-08-04T11:18:10.053021 application/rdf+xml 15884 2025-08-04T11:18:00.740055 image/jpeg 3705 2025-08-04T11:18:00.475067 image/jpeg 132051 2025-08-04T11:17:58.112088 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia