| Author |
Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 |
| Title |
Vailima Letters
Being Correspondence Addressed by Robert Louis Stevenson to Sidney Colvin, November 1890-October 1894
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1908 Methuen edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"Vailima Letters" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of correspondences written during the late 19th century. The letters mainly convey Stevenson's reflections and experiences while living in the South Sea islands of Samoa, particularly focusing on his new life as a planter and writer, where he shares both the beauty of the tropical landscapes and the challenges that come with settling in a foreign land. At the start of the work, Stevenson writes to his friend Sidney Colvin, offering a vivid and detailed account of his daily life, including his struggles with farming, the management of his household, and his creative writing endeavors. He describes encounters with local Samoans, observations on their culture, and the interplay of domestic tasks and literary pursuits, all set against the backdrop of the lush and sometimes challenging environment of Vailima. These initial letters hint at a blend of personal, political, and social themes that will provide a rich exploration of both his external circumstances and internal thoughts throughout the correspondence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Correspondence
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| Subject |
Authors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Correspondence
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| Subject |
Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Travel -- Samoan Islands
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| Subject |
Colvin, Sidney, 1845-1927 -- Correspondence
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
387 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 19, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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