The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Overview

These are the final volumes in this major edition of the letters of Robert Louis Stevenson, an edition comprising 2,800 letters, almost two-thirds of which have never been in print before. Volumes VII and VIII contain some 560 letters and provide a vivid picture of the last four years of Stevenson's life-from 1890 to 1894-which he spent in Samoa.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940000736708
Publisher:	B&R Samizdat Express
Publication date:	09/01/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), a Scottish author of novels, poems, and essays, is best known for the classic books Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson remains popular for his celebrated contributions to the adventure and horror genres.

Date of Birth:

November 13, 1850

Date of Death:

December 3, 1894

Place of Birth:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Place of Death:

Vailima, Samoa

Education:

Edinburgh University, 1875

Editorial Reviews

Volume 6 of the eight-volume Yale edition of the collected letters chronicles the period following the death of Stevenson's father, and finds the author visiting America for the second time, followed by travels to the South Pacific, Hawaii, and back to the South Pacific, where he determined to spend the rest of his life. The volume ends with Stevenson and his family preparing to leave Australia for the estate he had bought in Samoa. Ernest Mehew's commentary provides background information and annotation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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