Robert Louis Stevenson

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Produktbeschreibung

Short essay. According to Wikipedia: "Robert Louis (Balfour) Stevenson ( 1850 - 1894), was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer, and a leading representative of Neo-romanticism in English literature. He was the man who "seemed to pick the right word up on the point of his pen, like a man playing spillikins", as G. K. Chesterton put it. He was also greatly admired by many authors, including Jorge Luis Borges, Ernest Hemingway, Rudyard Kipling, Vladimir Nabokov, and J. M. Barrie. Most modernist writers dismissed him, however, because he was popular and did not write within their definition of modernism. It is only recently that critics have begun to look beyond Stevenson's popularity and allow him a place in the canon."

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Seltzer Books
• Seitenzahl: 422
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781455387472
• Artikelnr.: 54222223

Autorenporträt

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, essayist, and poet born in 1850 in Edinburgh. From a young age, he struggled with serious health issues, which influenced his fascination with human nature and morality. Despite these challenges, he became a prolific writer, gaining widespread recognition for works such as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.Stevenson traveled extensively, often seeking warmer climates to alleviate his health problems. His adventurous spirit led him to Samoa, where he spent his final years actively engaged in the local community and politics. His writing evolved from romantic tales of adventure to more profound explorations of human nature and society, reflecting the moral complexities of his time.Stevenson's works have had a lasting impact on literature and culture, inspiring future generations of writers. Despite a fluctuating reputation during his lifetime, today he is celebrated for his masterful storytelling, vivid characters, and exploration of duality and identity. His influence remains strong, and he continues to be one of the most translated authors in the world.