On The Art of Reading

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Quiller-Couch, known by the pen name Q, was a significant British writer recognized for his contributions to literary criticism and poetry anthologies. His most notable work, the Oxford Book of English Verse, spans from 1250 to 1900 and has influenced countless readers and writers, including Helene Hanff and the fictional character Horace Rumpole. His legacy endures through his guidance of literary taste and the impact of his works on both contemporaries and future generations.