Robert Louis Stevenson

Familiar Studies of Men and Books (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Familiar Studies of Men and Books is a collection of essays by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The essays reflect Stevenson's opinions and observations on various aspects of literature and the human condition. They showcase his wit, wisdom, and style and demonstrate why he was one of the most popular writers of his time. In the essays, Stevenson discusses authors and works he admired, reflects on his own writing process, and offers insights into the nature of literary criticism and the role of books in society. The book provides a glimpse into the mind of one of the great writers of the 19th century and offers timeless observations that still resonate today.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 246
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Februar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783988261656
• Artikelnr.: 67622852

Autorenporträt

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet, and travel writer. His other works include Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and A Child's Garden of Verses. He ranks among the top fifty most-translated authors of all time.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface, by way of criticism
1. Victor Hugo's romances
2. Some aspects of Robert Burns
3. Walt Whitman
4. Henry David Thoreau
5. Yoshia-Torajiro
6. François Villon
7. Charles of Orleans
8. Samuel Pepys
9. John Knox and women.