Project Gutenberg 2005-05-19 Public domain in the USA. 203 Quiller-Couch, Arthur 1863 1944 Q Quiller-Couch, Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch, A. T. (Arthur Thomas) Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas Noughts and Crosses: Stories, Studies and Sketches The Omnibus -- Fortunio -- The Outlandish Ladies -- Statement of Gabriel Foot, Highwayman -- The Return of Joanna -- Psyche -- The Countess of Bellarmine -- A Cottage in Troy -- Old Aeson -- The Affair of Bleakirk-on-Sands -- The Constant Post-Boy -- A Dark Mirror -- The Small People -- The Mayor of Gantick -- The Doctor's Foundling -- The Gifts of Feodor Himkoff -- Yorkshire Dick -- The Carol -- The Paradise of Choice -- Beside the Bee Hives -- The Magic Shadow. E-text prepared by Lionel Sear "Noughts and Crosses: Stories, Studies and Sketches" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work encompasses various narratives that explore the complexities of life, love, and human nature against rich and often vibrant backgrounds, from busy streets to quiet countrysides. The author adeptly captures the nuances of his characters, offering readers a glimpse into diverse lives and experiences. The opening portion introduces readers to a sweltering day in London, where a crowded omnibus becomes a microcosm of societal struggles. Among its weary passengers is a young boy who is stepping into the bustling city for the first time, contrasted with the silent despair of the other riders, revealing layers of unspoken stories and shared humanity. Through this scene, Quiller-Couch evokes a sense of nostalgia and poignancy, suggesting that even in a crowded space, individuals carry their own burdens— a theme likely to resonate throughout the collection. The narrative sets the tone for a thoughtful exploration of personal and emotional histories, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories Manners and customs -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Short Stories Category: British Literature 298747 2025-06-07T04:48:15.192470 text/html 298568 2025-01-15T00:30:05.519437 text/html 208014 2025-06-07T04:48:23.613422 application/epub+zip 209941 2025-06-07T04:48:19.079467 application/epub+zip 178009 2025-06-07T04:48:17.656470 application/epub+zip 439426 2025-06-07T04:48:26.889418 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 420554 2025-06-07T04:48:22.756464 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 313839 2022-09-08T00:07:37.310627 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 267166 2025-06-07T04:48:14.747490 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 267384 2020-12-14T12:50:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 108397 2020-12-14T12:50:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18378 2025-06-07T04:48:27.022404 application/rdf+xml 21651 2025-06-07T04:48:18.226445 image/jpeg 4609 2025-06-07T04:48:17.935464 image/jpeg 206043 2025-06-07T04:48:15.219471 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