Robert Louis Stevenson by Eileen Dunlop
Robert Louis Stevenson loved to conjure up a dashing, romantic lineage for himself, dreaming that he was descended from the colourful outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor. This work gives a concise account of his life - his family background, childhood and adolescence in a Calvinist, hard-working household in Scotland, and his final years in the South Seas.'.. it seems we still have to remind ourselves how wonderful a writer Stevenson was. Dunlop's new biography does the honours with appealing brevity and elegance.' The Scotsman A concise, well-written chronological narrative of Stevenson's life, which, though it makes no new contribution to our knowledge, tells the story well and offers convincing interpretations of key moments (quarrels with father and Henley, family relations on Samoa.' ... Professor Richard Drury, RLS website ' ... a stimulating text, particularly useful for young scholars and those interested in learning more about Stevenson. Dunlop's enthusiasm about her subject will certainly encourage readers to revisit Stevenson's writings and to investigate further into his life.' Journal of Stevenson Studies
Eileen Dunlop is the author of many books for children, and of Queen Margaret of Scotland, also published by NMSE Limited - Publishing.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781905267217 |
| ISBN 10 | 1905267215 |
| Title | Robert Louis Stevenson |
| Author | Eileen Dunlop |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | NMSE - Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-09-29 |
| Number of pages | 114 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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