Robert Louis Stevenson

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The Silverado Squatters

Beschreibung

Stevenson was a Scottish essayist, poet, novelist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Kidnapped, Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Treasure Island. The Silverado Squatters, published in 1883, is a travel memoir by Robert Louis Stevenson. The trip was a 2 month honeymoon trip taken by him and his wife Fanny Vandegrift and her son Lloyd Osbourne. The family visited the Napa Valley in California in the summer of 1880. Stevenson was recovering from a lifelong fibronous bronchitis condition. His doctor and future wife nursed him back to health. A trip to California and the temperate climate should be beneficial to his health. Because the family could not afford to stay in a hotel they vacationed in an abandoned three-story bunkhouse at a derelict mining camp called "Silverado" on the shoulder of Mount Saint Helena. The Silverado Squatters provides some interesting views of California during the late 19th century. Stevenson uses the first telephone of his life. He meets a number of wine growers in Napa Valley, an enterprise he deemed "experimental". This area is now designated The Robert Louis Stevenson State Park.

Autor

Robert Louis Stevenson was born on November 13, 1850, in Edinburgh, Scotland, into a family of engineers, known for their work on lighthouses. His father, Thomas Stevenson, and grandfather, Robert Stevenson, were both prominent lighthouse engineers. Despite the expectation that he would follow in their footsteps, Robert's health and literary inclinations led him in a different direction. Stevenson's writing career began with essays and travel writing. His early works, such as "An Inland Voyage" (1878) and "Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes" (1879), reflected his love of adventure and exploration. These books were well-received and established him as a talented writer. tevenson is best known for his novels, which include some of the most beloved works in English literature. His notable works include: "Treasure Island" (1883): A classic adventure novel that has captivated readers of all ages with its tale of pirates, treasure maps, and the young hero, Jim Hawkins. "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (1886): A novella that explores the duality of human nature through the story of Dr. Jekyll, who transforms into the evil Mr. Hyde. This work has had a profound impact on literature and popular culture. Stevenson's writing is characterized by its vivid imagination, engaging storytelling, and exploration of complex themes. His works often blend adventure with deeper psychological and moral questions. Themes of duality, identity, and the conflict between good and evil are prevalent in his writing. Robert Louis Stevenson died on December 3, 1894, at the age of 44, due to a cerebral hemorrhage. Despite his relatively short life, Stevenson's literary legacy is immense. His works have been translated into numerous languages and continue to be widely read and adapted for stage and screen.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Book Jungle
• Seitenzahl: 88
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Februar 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 183g
• ISBN-13: 9781438510071
• ISBN-10: 1438510071
• Artikelnr.: 27875572