In Praise Of Stevenson

In Praise Of Stevenson

Vincent Starrett

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781436880480
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In Praise Of Stevenson: An Anthology is a book compiled by Vincent Starrett and published in 1919. The book is a collection of essays, articles, and literary criticism, all praising the work of the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The anthology includes contributions from a variety of writers and literary figures, including G.K. Chesterton, Hilaire Belloc, and Arthur Conan Doyle. The book covers a range of Stevenson’s work, from his popular adventure novels like Treasure Island and Kidnapped, to his more introspective works like The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and A Child’s Garden of Verses. The essays in the book explore Stevenson’s literary style, his themes, and his impact on the literary world. In Praise Of Stevenson: An Anthology is a must-read for fans of Robert Louis Stevenson and for anyone interested in the history of literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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