The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson V1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162779263)

The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson V1 is a book that compiles the letters written by the famous Scottish novelist, Robert Louis Stevenson. The book is edited by Sidney Colvin, who was a close friend of Stevenson and also served as his literary executor. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Stevenson's personal life, his travels, his literary works, and his thoughts on various social and political issues of his time. The book provides a unique insight into the life and mind of one of the most celebrated writers of the 19th century. The first volume of the book covers the period from 1868 to 1880, which includes the early years of Stevenson's career as a writer and his travels to Europe, America, and the South Seas. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and fans of Stevenson's work, as well as anyone interested in the literary and cultural history of the Victorian era.1899. To His Family and Friends. After much dickering amongst the Stevenson family, the task of editing the author�������s letters fell to Sidney Colvin. Contents: Student Days at Edinburgh; Advocate and Author; The Amateur Emigrant; Alpine Winters and Highland Summers; Marseilles and Hyeres; and Life at Bournemouth. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: Sidney Colvin
ISBN-10: 1162779268
ISBN-13: 9781162779263
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 506
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.02d