Foreign Lands
'Foreign Lands' Summary
“Foreign Lands” is a collection of poems by Robert Louis Stevenson, primarily written for children. The poems explore themes of travel, adventure, and the wonder of discovering new places and cultures. Stevenson’s vivid imagery and playful language transport readers to faraway lands, filled with fantastical creatures, exciting journeys, and rich cultural experiences. The poems often use simple, accessible language, making them ideal for younger audiences, while still holding a depth of meaning and beauty for readers of all ages. This collection offers a unique blend of childhood wonder, poetic imagination, and a glimpse into the beauty of the world beyond our own.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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