The Pamphlet Here Presented
The work is a playful and self-referential poem that humorously describes the creation of a pamphlet. It highlights the collaboration between the author and an unindentured printer, emphasizing their dedication and skill in producing the work during winter at Davos. The poem draws attention to the quality of the materials used, such as the paper and type, while maintaining a light-hearted tone. The piece serves as a meta-commentary on the process of literary creation and the often-overlooked efforts of those involved in publishing.
By Robert Louis Stevenson · First published 1885 · Genre: Satire, Metafiction, Parody · 89 words
First lines
The pamphlet here presented / Was planned and printed by / A printer unindent-ed, / A bard whom all decry.
The author and the printer, / With various kinds of skill, / Concocted it in Winter / At Davos on the Hill.
They burned the nightly taper / But now the work is ripe / Observe the costly paper, / Remark the perfect type!
Genres
- Satire — The text employs ironic commentary on literary and printing practices in a deliberately mocking tone.
- Metafiction — It self-references its own creation and the publishing process, blurring the lines between content and context.
- Parody — The work imitates and exaggerates literary forms and conventions to humorous effect.
- Humorous Poetry — Its playful verse and rhythmic structure contribute to an overall light-hearted, witty narrative.
Tags
Fiction · Satire · Narrative · Allegory · Irony · Social commentary · Critique · Adventure · Historical · Narrative style · Short prose · 19th-century literature
What this Textopian page supports
The Pamphlet Here Presented is listed on Textopian as an essay by Robert Louis Stevenson, dated 1885 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Essay
- Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
- Date: 1885 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Metafiction, Parody, Humorous Poetry, Literary Nonsense
- Length: 89 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
Good citation fit
- Work identity for The Pamphlet Here Presented by Robert Louis Stevenson
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
More by Robert Louis Stevenson
- Treasure Island (1883)
- The Pavilion on the Links (1909)
- Olalla (1885)
- A Child's Garden of Verses (1885)
- Father Damien, An Open Letter To The Reverend Doctor Hyde Of Honolulu (1914)
- A Lowden Sabbath Morn (1916)
- Songs of Travel and Other Verses (1908)
- Prayers Written At Vailima (1916)
- All works by Robert Louis Stevenson