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Weir of Hermiston (1896) is an unfinished novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is markedly different from his previous works in style and has often been praised as a potential masterpiece. [1] [2] It was cut short by Stevenson's sudden death in 1894 from a cerebral haemorrhage.
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- 1896
Weir of Hermiston, fragment of an uncompleted novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, published posthumously in 1896. Stevenson used the novel in part as an effort to understand his youthful quarrel with his own father. Rich in psychological characterizations, with masterful dialogue and a beautiful prose.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
A summary of the unfinished novel by Stevenson, about the conflict between a stern judge and his son, who falls in love with a woman from a feudal family. Learn about the characters, the plot, the themes and the possible ending of this historical drama.
Nov 7, 2010 · The character of the hero, Weir of Hermiston, is avowedly suggested by the historical personality of Robert Macqueen, Lord Braxfield. This famous judge has been for generations the subject of a hundred Edinburgh tales and anecdotes.
A classic novel by the Scottish author, set in a moorland parish with a bloody history and a haunted cairn. The story follows the fate of Jean Weir, the last of the Rutherfords, and her son Hermiston, who disappears mysteriously.
Mar 26, 2022 · Weir of Hermiston, sometimes considered Stevenson's masterpiece, is an unfinished novel cut short by the author's death from apoplexy.
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Apr 6, 2008 · Book digitized by Google from the library of the New York Public Library and uploaded to the Internet Archive by user tpb.
