Robert Louis Stevenson
G.K. Chesterton's book Robert Louis Stevenson is a biography of the famous Scottish author. It covers his life from his childhood in Edinburgh to his death in Samoa. Chesterton examines Stevenson's life and works, exploring his relationships with his family, his travels, and his writing. He also looks at Stevenson's influence on literature and culture, and his legacy. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, and is full of anecdotes and insights into Stevenson's life and works. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and works of Robert Louis Stevenson.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1928 · Genre: Biography, Literary Criticism, History · 10 chapters · 42,725 words
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In this brief study of Stevenson I propose to follow a somewhat unusual course; or to sketch what may be considered a rather eccentric outline. It can only be justified in practice; and I have a healthy fear that my practice will not justify it. Nevertheless, I have not adopted it without considerable thought, and even doubt, about the best way of dealing with a real and practical problem. So before it collapses completely in practice, I will give myself the triumph and the joy of justifying it in principle.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Literary Criticism, History, Literature
- Length: 42,725 words
- Structure: 10 chapters, 1,208 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — This book is a biography of Robert Louis Stevenson, written by G.K. Chesterton.
- Literary Criticism — This book is a critical analysis of the works of Robert Louis Stevenson, written by G.K. Chesterton.
- History — This book provides an overview of the life and works of Robert Louis Stevenson, written by G.K. Chesterton.
- Literature — This book is a literary exploration of the works of Robert Louis Stevenson, written by G.K. Chesterton.
Tags
biography · literary criticism · Scottish literature · 19th century · adventure · imagination · storytelling · poetry · novels · essays · influence · character analysis
Contents
- Chapter 1: "The Myth of Stevenson"
- Chapter 2: In the Country of Skelt
- Chapter 3: Youth and Edinburgh
- Chapter 4: The Reaction to Romance
- Chapter 5: The Scottish Stories
- Chapter 6: The Style of Stevenson
- Chapter 7: Experiment and Range
- Chapter 8: The Limits of a Craft
- Chapter 9: The Philosophy of Gesture
- Chapter 10: The Moral of Stevenson