| Author |
Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 |
| Uniform Title |
Correspondence — Volume 1
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| Title |
The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1906 Methuen and Co. edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 1" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of personal letters written during the late 19th century. This volume takes readers into the life of Stevenson during his formative years, detailing his travels, family interactions, and observations of the world around him as he navigates through his adolescence and early adulthood. The opening of the collection presents a series of letters that reveal Stevenson's wit, humor, and keen observations of life. He writes to his mother and relatives about his experiences at school, his escapades with friends, and his reflections on the places he visits. From childhood whims about birthday cakes to insightful comments on the scenery while traveling, the letters capture his personality and the landscape of his thoughts. Through his playful language and candid emotions, readers glimpse the makings of a great writer as he shapes his understanding of life and relationships. (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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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
622 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 25, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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