
Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson
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In his collection of essays, Robert Louis Stevenson muses on various aspects of human experience, from the mundane to the profound. He ponders the art of appreciating beauty in unexpected places, tracing the intricate social interactions among dogs, and reflecting on the transformative power of literature. Stevenson's personal musings on mortality reveal a deep-seated belief in the inherent value of life, despite its inevitable end. Throughout these essays, Stevenson emerges as a wise and compassionate companion, sharing his insights and experiences with gentle humor and a keen eye for detail.Book Details
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Robert Louis Stevenson
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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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