The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson

By Graham Balfour

Book Overview

The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson is a comprehensive biography of the famous Scottish author, written by Graham Balfour. The book covers Stevenson's life from his birth in Edinburgh in 1850 to his death in Samoa in 1894. Balfour draws on a wide range of sources, including Stevenson's own writings, letters, and journals, as well as interviews with family members and friends. The biography explores Stevenson's early years as a sickly child, his education at Edinburgh University, and his early attempts at writing. It then goes on to detail his travels throughout Europe and America, his struggles with ill health, and his eventual move to Samoa, where he spent the last years of his life. Throughout the book, Balfour provides insights into Stevenson's literary works, including Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He also explores Stevenson's personal relationships, including his marriage to Fanny Osbourne and his close friendship with the writer Henry James. Overall, The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson is a fascinating and detailed portrait of one of the most beloved writers of the 19th century. It offers a unique perspective on Stevenson's life and work, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of literature.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: 1162791101
• ISBN13: 9781162791104
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"