Publisher's Synopsis
The Works of W. E. Henley: Plays Written in Collaboration with R. L. Stevenson is a collection of plays written by W. E. Henley in collaboration with Robert Louis Stevenson. Henley was a poet, critic, and editor, while Stevenson was a novelist and essayist. The book contains four plays: Deacon Brodie, Beau Austin, Admiral Guinea, and Macaire. These plays were written in the late 19th century and were popular in their time. Deacon Brodie is a play about a respected citizen of Edinburgh who leads a double life as a thief. Beau Austin is a play about a boxer who is forced to retire from the ring due to an injury. Admiral Guinea is a play about a wealthy man who has fallen on hard times. Macaire is a play about a notorious criminal who is falsely accused of a crime. The Works of W. E. Henley: Plays Written in Collaboration with R. L. Stevenson is a valuable collection for fans of both Henley and Stevenson, as well as anyone interested in late 19th-century theater.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.
