Art in the Western World Fourth Edition

ROBB, David

Harper

Robert Louis Stevenson (Writers and their Work)

<p>This study offers concise critical discussions of Stevenson's whole range of prose fiction, from New Arabian Nights to The Ebb-Tide. His most famous novels are covered as well as a selection of lesser-known works. It draws on other writings including letters, poetry and essays, but the main emphasis is on the strikingly varied sequence of novels and short stories. Stevenson's admittedly fascinating life is touched on only so as to provide a context for his writing. The book is arranged by the dates when the works were written rather than by when they were published, thus providing a profile of his development as a writer. The emphasis is on the diversity and energy of Stevenson's creativity, without seeking to stress distinctions frequently applied to it in the past, such as that between his 'stories for boys' and books apparently written for adults. All contribute to his richness.</p>

Robert Louis Stevenson (Writers and Their Work)

Literature & Fiction

British & Irish

Liverpool University Press

<p>The book consists of a series of discussions of the prose fiction of Robert Louis Stevenson, from his first book, New Arabian Nights, to the last short novel published in his lifetime, The Ebb-Tide. All his best-known novels are covered, as well as a selection of his lesser-known works. The focus is on the works themselves, rather than on Stevenson’s admittedly fascinating life, which is touched on only so as to provide a context for his writing. It is arranged by the dates when the works were written, rather than when they were published, so as to provide an outline sketch of his career as a writer. The emphasis is on the diversity and energy of Stevenson’s creativity, without seeking to overemphasize distinctions frequently applied to him in the past, such as that between his ‘stories for boys’ and books apparently written for adults. All contribute to his richness.</p>

Northcote House Publishers

Edwin Muir and his work are amply represented in this invaluable collection of essays that discuss biographical considerations, as well as his literary influence and outlookall of which highlights the essence of Muir’s achievements.

Edwin Muir: Centenary Assessments (Asls Occasional Papers Series)

MacLachlan, Christopher

Biographies & Memoirs

Assn for Scottish Literary Studies

The Stuntwoman: The True Story of a Hollywood Heroine

The Stuntwoman is the inspirational story of a brave woman who stood alone against the most powerful forces in Hollywood. For her troubles, she was fired, ridiculed and blacklisted. And when she sued, her attorney swore under oath that he sabotaged her case on orders from the Mafia. But through it all, she persevered, and in the end, she prevailed, and most importantly, she made a difference.

Community & Culture

Xlibris, Corp.

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