Essays Of Robert Louis Stevenson

Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Essays' is a collection of nine thought-provoking pieces that explore a range of topics, from the art of appreciating unattractive scenery to the complex social life of dogs. With a keen eye for observation and a knack for the inclusive monologue, Stevenson delves into the experience of reading and writing literature, offering unique perspectives on the human condition. His most personal passages confront themes of death and mortality, revealing a profound yet undogmatic optimism. Through gentle humor and witty insights, Stevenson encourages readers to embrace the 'liveableness of Life' and to find solace in the written word.

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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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