THE COMPLETE POETICAL WORKS OF R. L. 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
The Complete Poetical Works of R. L. Stevenson is a collection of the diverse and rich poetry penned by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. Known primarily for his adventure novels, Stevenson's poetry showcases his lyrical talent and mastery of the English language. The poems included in this comprehensive collection range from romantic ballads to whimsical verses, reflecting Stevenson's versatile style and his ability to evoke a wide range of emotions. This book provides insight into the lesser-known aspect of Stevenson's literary repertoire, shedding light on his lesser-known yet equally compelling poetic works. Readers will find themselves immersed in Stevenson's enchanting verse, captivating imagery, and profound reflections on life and nature. The book is a must-read for poetry enthusiasts, Stevenson fans, and anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the author's creative genius.
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.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length5 hrs 49 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 7, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE COMPLETE POETICAL WORKS OF R. L. 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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