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Robert Louis Balfour stevenson (1850-1894) A brief summary of Stevenson’s life. For more information see our recommended biographies. An Imaginative Childhood (1850-1867) Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was born November 13, 1850 in Edinburgh, Scotland and was the only child of respectable middle-class parents. His father, Thomas, belonged to a family of engineers who had built most […]
Jun 6, 2023 · Stevenson’s most famous works include “ Treasure Island ,” “ Kidnapped ,” and “ The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde .”. These stories are known for their adventurous plots, vivid characters, and themes of morality and identity. “Treasure Island” is a classic tale of pirates and buried treasure, while “Kidnapped ...
Feb 1, 1999 · A Child's Garden of Verses. Hardcover – Picture Book, February 1, 1999. Here is a delightful look at childhood, written by master poet and storyteller Robert Louis Stevenson. In this collection of sixty-six poems, Stevenson recalls the joys of his childhood, from sailing boats down a river, to waiting for the lamplighter, to sailing off to ...
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Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer who spent the last part of his life in the Samoan islands. His best-known books include Treasure Island, Kidnapped, The Master of Ballantrae , and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), a Scottish author of novels, poems, and essays, is best known for the classic books Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson remains popular for his celebrated contributions to the adventure and horror genres.
Publication Timeline of Stevenson’s Works *With reference points from Stevenson’s life italicized in green.* 1866 The Pentland Rising (RLS’s first published essay) 1867 – Attended Edinburgh University as a civil engineering major. 1871 – Begins to study law. 1873 Roads (his first paid publication) 1875 –finished university; passed Scottish Bar; a year later meets Fanny […]
Robert Louis Stevenson. 3.80. 18,771 ratings842 reviews. From the beloved author of Treasure Island. Originally serialized in a periodical of boys' adventure fiction, The Black Arrow is a swashbuckling portrait of a young man's journey to discover the heroism within himself. Young Dick Shelton, caught in the midst of England's War of the Roses ...
