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A keenly witty window into a vanished England, The Delectable Duchy offers a crown of humour and social observation that sparkles as much today as it did at its birth.

Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch crafts a tapestry of aristocratic society and rural Britain, balancing light, brisk narration with sharp-edged satire. The stories unfold with a poise and warmth that charm casual readers while rewarding classic-literature collectors and student scholars alike. This is not simply a collection; it is a gateway to a period detail prose that captures Edwardian sensibilities with affectionate irony, delivering enduring laughs and enduring insight into class, manners, and everyday life in a duchy-tinged world.

Its literary significance rests in its playful yet precise portrait of social foibles, turning private foibles into universal comedy. The work stands as a notable marker in early twentieth century fiction, a bridge between Victorian roots and modern sensibilities, and a cherished example of British humour classics.

Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, The Delectable Duchy has been restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint, this is a collector's item and a cultural treasure-perfect for readers who relish classic english fiction, the Edwardian era novel experience, and illustrated edition collection charm. A welcome addition for lovers of period detail prose, British humour, and duchy themed stories, alike.

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Zařazení knihy Knihy v němčině Belletristik Erzählende Literatur Hauptwerk vor 1945

• Plný název: Delectable Duchy
• Autor: Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
• Jazyk: Angličtina
• Vazba: Brožovaná
• Počet stran: 142
• EAN: 9789354758126
• ISBN: 9354758126
• ID: 36620505
• Nakladatelství: Alpha Edition
• Hmotnost: 218 g
• Rozměry: 229 × 152 × 8 mm
• Datum vydání: 05. July 2021

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