Autumn Fires

Autumn Fires

by Robert Louis Stevenson

“Autumn Fires” is a collection of poems from Robert Louis Stevenson's iconic work, *A Child’s Garden of Verses*. This collection of poems explores the wonders and mysteries of the natural world, particularly in the context of autumn. Stevenson uses vivid imagery and simple language to capture the essence of the changing seasons, and the feelings that come with them. The poems are filled with a sense of wonder and curiosity, inviting readers to experience the world through the eyes of a child. This book is a beloved classic for children and adults alike, and its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia and wonder.

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Stevenson's critical essays on literature contain "few sustained analyses of style of content". In "A Penny Plain and Two-pence Coloured" (1884) he suggests that his own approach owed much to the exag...

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