The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 03 by Stevenson

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Author Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
Title The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 03
Note Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Familiar studies of men and books -- The body-snatcher.
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Summary "The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 03" by Stevenson is a critical collection of essays and literary studies published in the early 20th century. This volume includes "Familiar Studies of Men and Books," where Stevenson offers insights into various literary figures such as Victor Hugo, Robert Burns, and Walt Whitman, reflecting on their works and impact on literature. The essays are a blend of literary criticism and personal reflection, engaging with themes of artistic merit and the complexities of the subjects analyzed. The opening of this volume presents a preface in which Stevenson articulates the challenges and nuances of writing literary criticism. He acknowledges the limitations of short studies, where complex subjects must be condensed into brief essays, which may lead to the risk of oversimplification or misrepresentation. Stevenson hints at the diversity of the subjects covered, from the insights of Robert Burns, marked by his struggle with vice and virtue, to the literary innovations of Victor Hugo. This introductory reflection sets the tone for the collection, where Stevenson seeks to navigate the rich tapestry of human creativity and the varying legacies of these significant authors. (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 Horror tales
Subject English literature -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 30729
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