02254cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500180015126400510016930000470022033600260026733700260029333800360031950000310035550800350038652012320042153400450165365300370169865300210173565300260175665300660178265300250184885600430187320979UtSlPG20260610133502.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aQuiller-Couch, Arthur,d1863-194410aBrother Copas 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-04-03  aE-text prepared by Lionel Sear  a"Brother Copas" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a fictional English institution known as St. Hospital, and it centers around various characters, including the Honorary Master Eustace Blanchminster and the intriguing Brother Copas, who is depicted as sharp-witted and somewhat provocative. The narrative appears to explore themes of faith, social class, and the nuanced relationships among the inhabitants of this cloistered community.  The opening of the novel introduces the Master of St. Hospital, who is engaged in the meticulous revision of his sermon and showcases his scholarly demeanor and long history with the institution. Alongside him is Mr. Simeon, his dutiful secretary, who fears retribution for a minor mistake. As the Master critiques his work, including references to Brother Copas, a figure both respected and feared within the community, the stage is set to explore the dynamics of life and faith in this peculiar society. The chapter establishes a tone of light tension and wit, hinting at deeper conflicts regarding class, religion, and personal relationships, suggesting a richly layered story ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFathers and daughters -- Fiction  aGirls -- Fiction  aAlmshouses -- Fiction  aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction  aOlder men -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20979