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Delve into the rich and varied mind of Robert Louis Stevenson with Volume 26 of his collected "Works." This carefully curated selection offers readers a comprehensive view of Stevenson's intellectual and artistic range. The collection showcases Stevenson's talent as an essayist, with pieces that explore diverse themes and reflect his unique perspective on life and literature.
Included are personal letters, offering intimate glimpses into Stevenson's relationships, travels, and creative process. These letters provide valuable insights into the man behind the iconic stories and reveal the depth of his character. This volume serves as an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and anyone seeking a deeper appreciation of one of literature's most beloved figures. The enduring appeal of Stevenson's writing lies in its blend of adventure, introspection, and timeless prose, making this collection a treasure for generations to come.
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Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh in 1850, the only son of an engineer, Thomas Stevenson. Despite a lifetime of poor health, Stevenson was a keen traveller, and his first book An Inland Voyage (1878) recounted a canoe tour of France and Belgium. In 1880, he married an American divorcee, Fanny Osbourne, and there followed Stevenson's most productive period, in which he wrote, amongst other books, Treasure Island (1883), The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and Kidnapped (both 1886). In 1888, Stevenson left Britain in search of a more salubrious climate, settling in Samoa, where he died in 1894.
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