Publisher's Synopsis
""Memories and Portraits"" is a collection of autobiographical essays and short stories by the renowned Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. The book offers a glimpse into the author's personal life, as he reflects on his childhood, family, and experiences. The memoirs are accompanied by selections from Stevenson's notebooks, which provide further insight into his thoughts and observations. The book covers a wide range of topics, including travel, literature, and philosophy. Through his vivid and engaging prose, Stevenson invites readers to join him on a journey of self-discovery and exploration. ""Memories and Portraits"" is a must-read for fans of Stevenson's work, as well as anyone interested in the life and times of this celebrated author.1924. Contents: Memories and Portraits: foreigner at home; some college memories; old mortality; college magazine; old Scots gardener; pastoral; manse; memoirs of an islet; Thomas Stevenson; talk and talkers, first and second papers; character of dogs; penny plain and two pence colored; gossip on a novel of Dumas's; gossip on romance; humble remonstrate; memoirs of himself; selections from his notebook.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
