Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 235 Stevenson, Robert Louis 1850 1894 Stevenson, R. L. (Robert Louis) Phelps, William Lyon 1865 1943 Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson Selected and Edited With an Introduction and Notes by William Lyon Phelps On the enjoyment of unpleasant places -- An apology for idlers -- Aes triplex -- Talk and talkers -- A gossip on romance -- The character of dogs -- A college magazine -- Books which have influenced me -- Pulvis et umbra. Produced by John Hagerson, Rick Niles, Keith M. Eckrich and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of personal essays penned during the late 19th century. This compilation showcases Stevenson's reflections on various life experiences, philosophies, and his keen observations about human nature, all written in his trademark eloquent and expressive style. The essays delve into topics such as the appreciation of unpleasant places, the merits of idleness, and the contemplation of mortality, revealing both his artistic sensibilities and profound moral insights. The opening portion of the book introduces the reader to the editor's preface and Stevenson's life, illustrating his struggles with health and eventual triumphs as a celebrated writer. It highlights key aspects of his character and contributions—covering his literary versatility and the optimism that colors his reflections. At the start, Stevenson expresses thoughts on how one can find beauty in less-than-ideal surroundings, suggesting that the spirit in which we approach a place significantly influences our experience of it. This insightful perspective sets the tone for the essays to follow, where he explores deeper philosophical musings that take the reader on a thoughtful journey through his unique worldview and experiences as a man of letters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Essays PR Text Browsing: Humour Browsing: Literature 362287 2025-06-20T00:43:54.749681 text/html 362291 362170 2024-11-05T06:21:48.254808 2023-10-05T06:56:11.574992 text/html text/html 235814 2025-06-20T00:44:13.051660 application/epub+zip 239990 2025-06-20T00:44:04.183686 application/epub+zip 215330 2025-06-20T00:43:58.881692 application/epub+zip 462738 2025-06-20T00:44:20.807572 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 439805 2025-06-20T00:44:12.174605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 282660 2022-09-05T09:48:35.450765 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 337561 2025-06-20T00:43:54.246695 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 317785 2024-10-28T18:02:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 12346 2025-06-20T00:44:20.959555 application/rdf+xml 19525 2025-06-20T00:44:03.424685 image/jpeg 4765 2025-06-20T00:44:03.139652 image/jpeg 236486 2025-06-20T00:43:54.783704 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia