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."