Robert Louis Stevenson's Edinburgh Days

By Eve Blantyre Simpson

Book Overview

Robert Louis Stevenson's Edinburgh Days is a biographical account of the famous Scottish author's life in his hometown of Edinburgh. Written by E. Blantyre Simpson, the book explores Stevenson's childhood, education, and early career in the city, as well as his later return to Edinburgh as a successful writer. The book provides a detailed look at the people, places, and events that shaped Stevenson's life and work, including his relationships with family members, friends, and fellow writers. Through Simpson's vivid descriptions and anecdotes, readers gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and literary milieu of Edinburgh during Stevenson's time, as well as the personal struggles and triumphs that inspired his writing. Overall, Robert Louis Stevenson's Edinburgh Days is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and work of this iconic Scottish author.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162765151
• ISBN13: 9781162765150
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"