Hugh de Selincourt was an early 20th-century British writer known for his novels and short stories that explored human relationships, personal growth, and the subtleties of everyday life. His works often reflect a keen psychological insight and a lyrical prose style, capturing themes of love, self-discovery, and the passage of time. Best remembered for The Cricket Match, a nostalgic portrayal of English village life, his writing offers both humor and thoughtful reflection on human nature.
Included in this volume are: "The Sacrifice," "The Passionate Time-Server," The Last Quality," "Men and Brothers," "The Shy Poor Man," "The Right Thing," "Sense of Sin," "Arethusa," and "The Birth of an Artist."
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