Robert Louis Stevenson

An Apology for Idlers, and Other Essays

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Produktbeschreibung

Explore the art of thoughtful living with Robert Louis Stevenson's "An Apology for Idlers and Other Essays." This collection offers a captivating glimpse into the introspective mind of one of the Victorian era's most celebrated authors. Through eloquent prose and keen observation, Stevenson champions the value of idleness, not as laziness, but as a necessary space for reflection and personal growth. These essays delve into a range of subjects, inviting readers to contemplate life, literature, and the human condition. Stevenson's insightful commentary provides a unique perspective on the world, encouraging readers to embrace a more mindful and deliberate approach to their own lives. Perfect for those who appreciate classic literature and philosophical essays, this volume showcases Stevenson's enduring talent and the timeless relevance of his ideas. A meticulously prepared print republication of these important works. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 38
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 68g
• ISBN-13: 9781023432597
• ISBN-10: 1023432595
• Artikelnr.: 74019191

Autorenporträt

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a novelist, short-story writer, essayist, and poet. While he was suffering from tuberculosis, he wrote one of the best known collection of children's poetry in the English language, A Child's Garden of Verses. The Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson is best known for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, A Child's Garden of Verse. He was great traveller, who travelled to Europe, America and the South Pacific, where he spent his last years in Samoa. He was respected and loved by the Samoans who called him Tusitala. He wrote several stories of chance and peril, pirates and buried gold. He wrote about good and evil, men struggling with the darkest parts of their souls in his novels. Robert Louis Stevenson was a master whose works offer persuasive insight into our hearts and minds.