Edmund Gosse / Neil Munro / Sidney Colvin
Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
'Robert Louis Stevenson His Work and His Personality' is a comprehensive exploration of one of the most beloved figures in English literature. This collaborative work brings together insights from esteemed contemporaries and scholars, including Sidney Colvin, Edmund Gosse, and Neil Munro, to provide a multi-faceted portrait of the celebrated author of 'Treasure Island' and 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'.The text delves into both the literary output and the vibrant, often challenging life of the Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. Readers will find detailed analyses of Stevenson’s prose style, his thematic preoccupations with adventure and morality, and his enduring influence on the literary canon. Beyond his professional achievements, the contributors examine the man himself-his charisma, his struggles with ill health, and his adventurous spirit that led him from Edinburgh to the South Seas.By combining personal reminiscences with critical evaluations, this collection offers a profound look at how Stevenson’s unique personality informed his timeless stories. It serves as an essential resource for students and enthusiasts seeking to understand the intersection of life and art in the Victorian and late-19th-century literary landscape.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
