Robert Louis Stevenson

An apology for idlers, and other essays (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"An Apology for Idlers, and Other Essays" presents a thought-provoking collection of writings by Robert Louis Stevenson. Through these essays, Stevenson challenges societal norms and champions the value of leisure, contemplation, and individuality. In "An Apology for Idlers," he eloquently defends the notion of idleness as essential for creativity and personal fulfillment, urging readers to embrace moments of leisure and reflection amidst the demands of modern life. Throughout the collection, Stevenson's prose is marked by wit, wisdom, and a profound understanding of human nature. He delves into diverse topics ranging from the joys of travel and the beauty of nature to the complexities of love and friendship. With keen observation and lyrical expression, Stevenson invites readers to ponder life's mysteries and embrace the richness of the human experience. "An Apology for Idlers, and Other Essays" is more than a mere literary work; it is a timeless exploration of the human condition and a celebration of the inherent value of individuality and introspection. Stevenson's insights resonate across generations, offering solace and inspiration to those who dare to challenge convention and seek meaning in the simple joys of existence.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Mai 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789362538932
• Artikelnr.: 73569606

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.