Essays in the Art of Writing

Essays in the Art of Writing Synopsis

In "e;Essays in the Art of Writing"e;, Robert Louis Stevenson explores different literary techniques and offers interesting insights into the writing of "e;Treasure Island"e; (1883) and "e;The Master of Ballantrae"e; (1889). These fascinating and useful essays will appeal to those with a keen interest in improving their writing skills, and they constitute a must-read for fans and collectors of Stevenson's seminal work. The chapters of this book include: "e;On Some Technical Elements of Style in Literature"e;, "e;The Morality of the Profession of Letters"e;, "e;Books which have Influenced Me"e;, "e;A Note on Realism"e;, "e;The Genesis of The Master of Ballantrae"e;, "e;Preface to the Master of Ballantrae"e;, etcetera. Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850 - 1894) was a famous Scottish essayist, novelist, poet, and travel writer, perhaps best known for the "e;Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde"e;. This book is being republished in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition - complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.