The Complete Poems of Robert Louis Stevenson
Enriched edition. A Child's Garden of Verses, Underwoods, Songs of Travel, Ballads and Other PoemsBy Robert Louis Stevenson
Length5h 49m
About this audiobook
Robert Louis Stevenson is best known for his novels, but his poetry is equally captivating. 'The Complete Poems of Robert Louis Stevenson' showcases Stevenson's range of themes, from love and adventure to nature and childhood. His poetic style is marked by vivid imagery, playful language, and a deep sense of emotion. This collection allows readers to explore the lesser-known works of this beloved author within the literary context of the 19th century. Stevenson's own life experiences, including his travels and struggles with illness, greatly influenced his writing. His poetry reflects his keen observations of the world around him and his introspective musings on human existence. 'The Complete Poems' provides insight into Stevenson's creative process and his poetic evolution over time. I highly recommend 'The Complete Poems of Robert Louis Stevenson' to readers interested in exploring the multifaceted talents of this renowned author. Whether you are a fan of poetry or simply enjoy Stevenson's prose, this collection offers a unique perspective on his literary legacy.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
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GenrePoetry
Length5 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 15, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Poems of Robert Louis Stevenson
26TO PRINCESS KAIULANI
2Introduction
27TO MOTHER MARYANNE
3Author Biography
28IN MEMORIAM E.H.
4Historical Context
29TO MY WIFE
5Synopsis (Selection)
30TO MY OLD FAMILIARS
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6BALLADS
31TO S. C.
7A CHILD’S GARDEN OF VERSES
32THE HOUSE OF TEMBINOKA
8UNDERWOODS
33THE SONG
9BOOK I
34THE WOODMAN
10BOOK II
35TROPIC RAIN
11SONGS OF TRAVEL
36AN END OF TRAVEL
12THE VAGABOND
37TO S.R. CROCKETT
13YOUTH AND LOVE — I
38EVENSONG
14YOUTH AND LOVE — II
39THE LESSON OF THE MASTER
15WE HAVE LOVED OF YORE
40A FAMILIAR EPISTLE
16MATER TRIUMPHANS
41EPISTLE TO CHARLES BAXTER
17TO THE TUNE OF WANDERING WILLIE
42EPISTLE TO ALBERT DEW-SMITH
18WINTER
43RONDELS
19TO DR. HAKE
44OF HIS PITIABLE TRANSFORMATION
20TO ——
45THE SUSQUEHANNAH AND THE DELAWARE
21IF THIS WERE FAITH
46ALCAICS TO HORATIO F. BROWN
22MY WIFE
47A LYTLE JAPE OF TUSHERIE
23TO THE MUSE
48TO VIRGIL AND DORA WILLIAMS
24TO AN ISLAND PRINCESS
49BURLESQUE SONNET
25TO KALAKAUA
50THE FINE PACIFIC ISLANDS
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