Publisher's Synopsis
The Vailima Letters is a collection of personal correspondence between the renowned Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson and his close friend and confidante, Sidney Colvin. The letters were written during the final years of Stevenson's life, when he had settled in Samoa with his wife and stepchildren. The letters offer a fascinating glimpse into Stevenson's daily life, his struggles with illness, his creative process, and his thoughts on literature, politics, and society. They also reveal the deep affection and respect that Stevenson had for Colvin, who was a key figure in his literary career. The Vailima Letters is a must-read for fans of Stevenson's work, as well as anyone interested in the life and times of this iconic writer.1895. The letters of Stevenson, best remembered for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, written between November 1890 and October 1894, to his friend Sidney Colvin, a professor at Cambridge and reputable critic for the Fortnightly Review. Through his encouragement and guidance, Colvin had early on helped the frail young writer to find his writing style. These letters were written from his house at Vailima, Samoa during the last four years of his life; he was at the height of his creative powers. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
