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Fanny Stevenson. Frances Matilda Van de Grift Osbourne Stevenson (10 March 1840 – 18 February 1914) was an American magazine writer. [1] [2] She became a supporter and later the wife of Robert Louis Stevenson, and the mother of Isobel Osbourne, Samuel Lloyd Osbourne, and Hervey Stewart Osbourne. [3] Early life.
The First Forty Years: Prairies, Pioneers, and Painters. Born Frances Matilda Van de Grift on March 10, 1840 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Fanny was the oldest of six children. Her parents, Jacob and Esther, were both from Philadelphia and were of Swedish and Dutch ancestry.
Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia. Stevenson, Fanny (1840–1914)Wife and caretaker of Robert Louis Stevenson who defied convention to marry him and is credited with a strong influence on his work. Name variations: Frances Vandegrift or Frances Van de Grift; Frances or Fanny Osbourne. Source for information on Stevenson, Fanny ...
May 11, 1993 · Fanny Stevenson: A Romance of Destiny. Alexandra Lapierre, Carol Cosman (Translator) 4.21. 135 ratings28 reviews. Providing a clear, accurate picture of the woman behind the genius, an incisive biography of the wife of Robert Louis Stevenson traces Fanny Stevenson's life from her early years in America to her days after his death.
Oct 25, 2000 · John Ezard. Tue 24 Oct 2000 22.27 EDT. One of the enduring mysteries of English literature was solved last night when it emerged that the first, impassioned draft of Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr...
Then, in March 1888, they quarreled after Fanny Stevenson published the short story “The Nixie”. W.E. Henley accused Fanny of plagiarizing the story from Katharine’s own. RLS took his wife’s side, hurting Katharine’s feelings and alienating himself from Henley.
Nov 29, 2010 · Fanny Stevenson : a romance of destiny. First published in France where it caused a literary sensation and became an instant bestseller, this is Alexandra Lapierre's celebrated, award-winning biography of Robert Louis Stevenson's wife.
