Robert Louis Stevenson

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The Amateur Emigrant

Beschreibung

The Amateur Emigrant

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Robert Louis Stevenson, born in 1850 in Edinburgh, Scotland, was a novelist, poet, and essayist known for his vivid storytelling. Despite health struggles, he produced enduring classics like Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. His stories are rich with adventure, moral questions, and unforgettable characters. Through his work, Stevenson explored his love of travel and the mysteries of human nature.Stevenson's delicate health led him to seek warmer climates, and he traveled extensively across Europe, the United States, and the South Pacific. He eventually settled on the island of Samoa, where he became deeply involved in local life and politics. His experiences abroad influenced both his writing and his views. In Samoa, he became a defender of indigenous rights and a respected community figure.Despite his frail health, Stevenson wrote prolifically and gained a devoted following in the 19th-century literary world. His works helped shape the genre of adventure literature and inspired countless writers. Stevenson's legacy lives on through his books and his impact on literature. His adventurous spirit continues to captivate readers around the world.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 196
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 154mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 289g
• ISBN-13: 9781021189127
• ISBN-10: 102118912X
• Artikelnr.: 68913076