Name: Across the Plains with Other Memories and Essays
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Author: Stevenson, Robert Louis
ISBN: 9781497924680

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Type

Physical Book

Author

Robert Louis Stevenson

Publisher

Literary Licensing, LLC

Language

Inglés

Pages

288

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

27.9 x 21.6 x 1.8 cm

Weight

0.96 kg.

ISBN13

9781497924680

Synopsis "Across the Plains with Other Memories and Essays"

Across The Plains With Other Memories And Essays is a collection of essays and memoirs written by the renowned Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part chronicling Stevenson's journey across the American Midwest in 1879, and the second part consisting of various essays on topics such as literature, art, and travel.In the first part of the book, Stevenson recounts his travels through the vast and rugged landscape of the American West, describing the people he meets, the towns he visits, and the hardships he endures along the way. He reflects on the beauty and majesty of the natural world, and on the experiences that have shaped his own life.The second part of the book includes a range of essays that showcase Stevenson's wit, intelligence, and literary prowess. He writes about the art of writing, the importance of reading, and the pleasures of travel. He also shares his thoughts on the works of other writers, including Shakespeare, Wordsworth, and Dickens.Throughout the book, Stevenson's prose is elegant and engaging, and his observations are insightful and thought-provoking. Whether describing the rugged beauty of the American West or reflecting on the nature of creativity and inspiration, Across The Plains With Other Memories And Essays is a fascinating and rewarding read for anyone interested in literature, travel, or the human experience.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1892 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Robert Louis Stevenson

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(Edimburgo, 1850 - Samoa, 1894) Novelista, cuentista, poeta y ensayista británico. Ingresó en la Universidad de Edimburgo cuando tenía dieciséis años para poder seguir los pasos de su padre y convertirse en ingeniero de faros, de lo cual desistiría. Sus estudios de náutica, le permitieron entrar en contacto con las gentes y costumbres marineras, ingredientes fundamentales en algunas de sus obras más conocidas. Su famosa obra, La Isla del tesoro, la publicó bajo el seudónimo de Captain George North en 1881. En 1886, llegaría El extraño caso del Dr. Jekyll y Mr. Hyde, uno de los grandes clásicos de la literatura. Murió en la Isla de Samoa, en su casa, Vailima.

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