Familiar Studies of Men and Books by Robert Louis Stevenson

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Author Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
Title Familiar Studies of Men and Books
Contents Victor Hugo's romances -- Some aspects of Robert Burns -- Walt Whitman -- Henry David Thoreau -- Yoshida-Torajiro -- François Villon, student, poet, and house-breaker -- Charles of Orleans -- Samuel Pepys -- John Knox and women.
Credits Transcribed from the 1896 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price
Summary "Familiar Studies of Men and Books" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of literary essays written in the late 19th century. The book reflects Stevenson's observations and commentary on various notable figures in literature and history, exploring their influences and contributions through a critical yet affectionate lens. The opening of the collection introduces the author’s intent, describing the blending of critical analysis and personal insight in his studies of authors like Hugo, Burns, Whitman, and Thoreau. Stevenson articulates the challenges and nuances of writing about such diverse figures, indicating that these reflections are driven by both admiration and a sense of responsibility to present their subjects with care. He acknowledges his own limitations and the complexities of capturing the essence of these literary giants while maintaining a genuine interest in their lives and works. Through this approach, Stevenson sets the stage for a rich exploration of the intersecting lives of these influential men and their writings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Literature -- History and criticism
Subject Knox, John, approximately 1514-1572
Subject Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862
Subject Burns, Robert, 1759-1796
Subject Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892
Subject Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
Subject Villon, François, 1431-1463
Subject Pepys, Samuel, 1633-1703
Subject Yoshida, Shoin, 1830-1859
Category Text
EBook-No. 425
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 12, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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