Project Gutenberg 1996-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 270 Stevenson, Robert Louis 1850 1894 Stevenson, R. L. (Robert Louis) Underwoods Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underwoods Transcribed from the 1989 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price "Underwoods" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century, during the Victorian era. This book primarily explores themes of nature, human emotion, and the passage of time through a blend of English and Scots dialects. The collection showcases Stevenson's lyrical style, with verses that draw from personal reflections, social observations, and lyrical explorations of beauty in everyday life. The poems within "Underwoods" range from inviting depictions of landscape and nature to poignant meditations on love, illness, and mortality. Stevenson addresses various subjects, including the joys and sorrows of life, the beauty of friendship, and the unexpected experiences of art and beauty. Throughout the collection, readers encounter a diverse array of poetic forms and tones, such as the contemplative piece "Requiem," which expresses a serene acceptance of death, and the playful verses that celebrate the vibrancy of life and nature. The mix of English and Scots also adds a rich layer of authenticity and depth, illuminating the cultural and linguistic heritage of the author’s homeland. Overall, "Underwoods" serves as a testament to Stevenson's versatility and his deep affinity for the intricacies of the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 146067 2025-07-01T05:22:30.308022 text/html 151273 2013-01-27T12:47:14 text/html 122813 2013-01-27T12:51:26 text/html application/zip 204882 2025-07-01T05:22:39.537969 application/epub+zip 202051 2025-07-01T05:22:34.251003 application/epub+zip 111540 2025-07-01T05:22:32.425993 application/epub+zip 327619 2025-07-01T05:22:42.096940 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 307591 2025-07-01T05:22:37.661006 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195330 2022-09-01T05:51:48.171803 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 108680 2025-07-01T05:22:29.502014 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 108388 2013-01-27T12:45:25 text/plain; charset=utf-8 42756 2013-01-27T12:51:26 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18316 2025-07-01T05:22:42.224930 application/rdf+xml 13505 2025-07-01T05:22:32.940000 image/jpeg 3572 2025-07-01T05:22:32.682028 image/jpeg 193640 2025-07-01T05:22:30.324018 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