The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 22 by Stevenson

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Author Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
Title The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 22
Juvenilia and Other Papers
Note Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents The Pentland Rising -- Sketches -- College Papers -- Notes and Essays Chiefly of the Road -- Criticisms -- An Appeal to the Clergy of the Church Of Scotland -- The Charity Bazaar -- The Light-Keeper -- On a New Form of Intermittent Light for Lighthouses -- On the Thermal Influence of Forests -- Essays of travel -- Stevenson at play -- The Davos Press -- Moral tales.
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Summary "The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 22" by Stevenson is a collection of essays and historical reflections written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on particular events in Scottish history, particularly the Pentland Rising of 1666, which signifies a revolt against oppressive governance. It explores themes of persecution, rebellion, and the human spirit in the context of Scotland's past, presenting both narrative and analytical elements. At the start of this volume, the author discusses the causes of the Pentland Rising, detailing the oppressive circumstances faced by Nonconformists in Scotland, particularly regarding the harsh penalties for absenteeism from state-sanctioned church services. Stevenson vividly depicts the dire situation of individuals like John Neilson, whose hardships are emblematic of the broader suffering experienced by many at the time. The tension escalates with a specific incident where soldiers mistreat an elderly man, igniting the rebellion led by local figures like Captain Andrew Gray. This opening portion sets a dramatic tone, revealing both the historical facts and the emotional weight behind them, hinting at the subsequent developments of the uprising that would be explored in later chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English literature -- 19th century
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