R. L. S.

By Francis Watt

Book Overview

R. L. S. (1913) is a biography of the famous Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, written by Francis Watt. The book explores Stevenson's life, from his childhood in Edinburgh to his travels around the world and his literary career. Watt delves into Stevenson's personal relationships, including his marriage to Fanny Osbourne and his close friendship with the writer Henry James. The book also examines Stevenson's works, including Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and the impact they had on literature. Through extensive research and analysis, Watt provides a comprehensive portrait of Stevenson's life and legacy, shedding light on one of the most beloved writers of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120685737
• ISBN13: 9781120685735
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"