Robert Louis Stevenson Some Personal Recollections (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162753485)

""Robert Louis Stevenson: Some Personal Recollections"" is a book written by the late Lord Guthrie, which provides a detailed account of the life and works of the famous Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The book is a personal memoir that offers insights into Stevenson's character, his literary influences, and his creative process. The author, who was a close friend of Stevenson, shares his personal experiences and anecdotes about the writer, including his struggles with illness, his travels, and his relationships with other literary figures of the time. The book also includes a collection of letters and photographs that provide a fascinating glimpse into Stevenson's private life. Overall, ""Robert Louis Stevenson: Some Personal Recollections"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of this iconic author.1924. Lord Guthrie offers a firsthand account of the the life of the Scottish novelist, poet, and essayist based on his personal knowledge and acquaintance with Stevenson. He writes that he does not propose to assay Stevenson's genius, but, from affection to the man and admiration for the artist, to add a modest stone of personal recollection to the cairn growing, year by year, in honor of his beloved memory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: The Late Lord Guthrie
ISBN-10: 116275348X
ISBN-13: 9781162753485
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 102
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d