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Title:
Vailima Letters
Being Correspondence Addressed by Robert Louis Stevenson to Sidney Colvin, November 1890-October 1894
Credits: Transcribed from the 1908 Methuen edition by David Price
Summary: "Vailima Letters" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of correspondences written during the late 19th century. The letters mainly convey Stevenson's reflections and experiences while living in the South Sea islands of Samoa, particularly focusing on his new life as a planter and writer, where he shares both the beauty of the tropical landscapes and the challenges that come with settling in a foreign land. At the start of the work, Stevenson writes to his friend Sidney Colvin, offering a vivid and detailed account of his daily life, including his struggles with farming, the management of his household, and his creative writing endeavors. He describes encounters with local Samoans, observations on their culture, and the interplay of domestic tasks and literary pursuits, all set against the backdrop of the lush and sometimes challenging environment of Vailima. These initial letters hint at a blend of personal, political, and social themes that will provide a rich exploration of both his external circumstances and internal thoughts throughout the correspondence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
EBook No.: 387
Published: Jan 1, 1996
Downloads: 101
Language: English
Subject: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Correspondence
Subject: Authors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Correspondence
Subject: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Travel -- Samoan Islands
Subject: Colvin, Sidney, 1845-1927 -- Correspondence
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Vailima Letters
Being Correspondence Addressed by Robert Louis Stevenson to Sidney Colvin, November 1890-October 1894
Credits: Transcribed from the 1908 Methuen edition by David Price
Summary: "Vailima Letters" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of correspondences written during the late 19th century. The letters mainly convey Stevenson's reflections and experiences while living in the South Sea islands of Samoa, particularly focusing on his new life as a planter and writer, where he shares both the beauty of the tropical landscapes and the challenges that come with settling in a foreign land. At the start of the work, Stevenson writes to his friend Sidney Colvin, offering a vivid and detailed account of his daily life, including his struggles with farming, the management of his household, and his creative writing endeavors. He describes encounters with local Samoans, observations on their culture, and the interplay of domestic tasks and literary pursuits, all set against the backdrop of the lush and sometimes challenging environment of Vailima. These initial letters hint at a blend of personal, political, and social themes that will provide a rich exploration of both his external circumstances and internal thoughts throughout the correspondence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
EBook No.: 387
Published: Jan 1, 1996
Downloads: 101
Language: English
Subject: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Correspondence
Subject: Authors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Correspondence
Subject: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Travel -- Samoan Islands
Subject: Colvin, Sidney, 1845-1927 -- Correspondence
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.