Robert Louis Stevenson

The Ebb-Tide: a Trio and Quartette (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Classic novel. 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: 512
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781455356010
• Artikelnr.: 54117194

Autorenporträt

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a prodigious Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer known for his timeless contributions to literature. Stevenson's literary style was characterized by his captivating storytelling and vivid characterizations, often imbued with a spirit of adventure and a profound understanding of human nature. Perhaps best recognized for his classics 'Treasure Island' and 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde', Stevenson's works continue to captivate readers with their blending of gothic and romantic elements. Stevenson's novel 'The Ebb-Tide: A Trio And Quartette' (1894), co-written with Lloyd Osbourne, is one of his lesser-known yet impactful narratives. It explores themes of moral ambiguity and colonial critique, set against the backdrop of the South Sea islands. This novel is testament to Stevenson's artistry in depicting complex characters caught in psychological and cultural crosscurrents. Despite his relatively short life, his literary corpus left a significant mark on the literary world, influencing generations of writers and readers alike. His works have been celebrated for their embodiment of the adventure genre and their exploration of the duality of human nature, which he scrutinized with an insightful, often allegorical, pen. Stevenson's legacy remains richly esteemed in literary circles, with ongoing scholarship and adaptations keeping his spirit alive in the modern age.