In this collection of essays, British author Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch explores a wide range of literary topics, from Shakespearean drama and Romantic poetry to the art of narrative and the ethics of authorship. Written in his characteristic erudite and engaging style, these essays offer insights into the form and function of literature that remain relevant today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.