Stevenson by G.K. Chesterton (1905)
The book "Stevenson" by G.K. Chesterton is a biography of the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. It covers his life and works, including classics like Treasure Island and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The book also explores Stevenson's personal beliefs and philosophies.
By G.K. Chesterton · First published 1905 · Genre: Literary Criticism, Biography, Essay · 1,893 words
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A recent incident has finally convinced us that Stevenson was, as we suspected, a great man. We knew from recent books that we have noticed, from the scorn of "Ephemera Critica" and Mr. George Moore, that Stevenson had the first essential qualification of a great man: that of being misunderstood by his opponents. But from the book which Messrs. Chatto & Windus have issued, in the same binding as Stevenson's works, "Robert Louis Stevenson," by Mr. H. Bellyse Baildon, we learn that he has the other essential qualification, that of being misunderstood by his admirers. Mr. Baildon has many interesting things to tell us about Stevenson himself, whom he knew at college. Nor are his criticisms by any means valueless. That upon the plays, especially "Beau Austin," is remarkably thoughtful and true.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: G.K. Chesterton
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Criticism, Biography, Essay, Philosophy, Romanticism
- Length: 1,893 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Criticism — The work analyzes and critiques the life and works of Robert Louis Stevenson, focusing on his artistic and ethical principles.
- Biography — The text discusses Stevenson's life, his personal qualities, and his impact on literature, providing insights into his character and experiences.
- Essay — The book is structured as a reflective essay, offering personal insights and interpretations of Stevenson's work and legacy.
- Philosophy — The text delves into philosophical themes, such as the nature of good and evil, and the importance of romance and imagination in life.
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biography · literature · Scottish · essay · philosophy · travel · adventure · imagination · inspiration · friendship · creativity · narrative