Fables - Stevenson, Robert Louis
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"Peculiar and provocative, graceful, funny, sometimes eerie, and always beautiful, Stevenson's Fables are true masterpieces of art, wit, and style." -Association for Scottish Literary Studies, 2018 This jacketed hardcover edition of Fables (1896), by Robert Louis Stevenson, represents the author's attempt to master the age-old genre of fables. Although not all stories have been as popular, many have been highly praised as great works of fiction. These include "Poor Thing" and "The Song of the Morrow," both of which have earned their place alongside stories by the Brothers Grimm and Perrault, Andersen, and Lang as immortal classics.…mehr

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"Peculiar and provocative, graceful, funny, sometimes eerie, and always beautiful, Stevenson's Fables are true masterpieces of art, wit, and style." -Association for Scottish Literary Studies, 2018 This jacketed hardcover edition of Fables (1896), by Robert Louis Stevenson, represents the author's attempt to master the age-old genre of fables. Although not all stories have been as popular, many have been highly praised as great works of fiction. These include "Poor Thing" and "The Song of the Morrow," both of which have earned their place alongside stories by the Brothers Grimm and Perrault, Andersen, and Lang as immortal classics.
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Robert Louis Stevenson was born on November 13, 1850, in Edinburgh, Scotland, into a family of engineers, known for their work on lighthouses. His father, Thomas Stevenson, and grandfather, Robert Stevenson, were both prominent lighthouse engineers. Despite the expectation that he would follow in their footsteps, Robert's health and literary inclinations led him in a different direction. Stevenson's writing career began with essays and travel writing. His early works, such as "An Inland Voyage" (1878) and "Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes" (1879), reflected his love of adventure and exploration. These books were well-received and established him as a talented writer. tevenson is best known for his novels, which include some of the most beloved works in English literature. His notable works include: "Treasure Island" (1883): A classic adventure novel that has captivated readers of all ages with its tale of pirates, treasure maps, and the young hero, Jim Hawkins. "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (1886): A novella that explores the duality of human nature through the story of Dr. Jekyll, who transforms into the evil Mr. Hyde. This work has had a profound impact on literature and popular culture. Stevenson's writing is characterized by its vivid imagination, engaging storytelling, and exploration of complex themes. His works often blend adventure with deeper psychological and moral questions. Themes of duality, identity, and the conflict between good and evil are prevalent in his writing. Robert Louis Stevenson died on December 3, 1894, at the age of 44, due to a cerebral hemorrhage. Despite his relatively short life, Stevenson's literary legacy is immense. His works have been translated into numerous languages and continue to be widely read and adapted for stage and screen.