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There are men and classes of men that stand above the common herd: the soldier, the sailor and the shepherd not unfrequently; the artist rarely; rarely still, the clergyman; the physician almost as a rule. He is the flower (such as it is) of our civilisation; and when that stage... Read Full Overview

"Of all my verse, like not a single line;

But like my title, for it is not mine."

-Robert Louis Stevenson, Underwoods

Underwoods (1887), by Robert Louis Stevenson, is a collection of original poetry that Stevenson wrote during one of the most... Read Full Overview

Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (13 November 1850 - 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, musician and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and A Child's Garden of Verses. Stevenson was... Read Full Overview

Underwoods is a collection of poems by Robert Louis Stevenson published in 1887. It comprises two books, Book I with 38 poems in English, Book II with 16 poems in Scots.

Underwoods is a collection of poems by Robert Louis Stevenson. The poems cover a wide range of topics including nature, religion, and morality and showcase Stevenson's skill as a poet.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part... Read Full Overview

Underwoods is a collection of poems by Robert Louis Stevenson. The poems cover a wide range of topics including nature, religion, and morality and showcase Stevenson's skill as a poet.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part... Read Full Overview

Underwoods, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This... Read Full Overview

Experience the lyrical beauty of 19th-century Scottish poetry with Robert Louis Stevenson's "Underwoods." This collection showcases Stevenson's talent beyond his famous novels, offering a glimpse into his poetic soul. Containing a diverse range of poems, "Underwoods" explores... Read Full Overview

Experience the lyrical beauty of 19th-century Scottish poetry with Robert Louis Stevenson's "Underwoods." This collection showcases Stevenson's talent beyond his famous novels, offering a glimpse into his poetic soul. Containing a diverse range of poems, "Underwoods" explores... Read Full Overview

Underwoods presents a reflective collection of poems that intertwine themes of nature, emotion, mortality, and the fleeting rhythm of life. The verses move gracefully between contemplative meditations and vibrant depictions of the natural world, capturing moments of stillness,... Read Full Overview