The Life of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson

von Nellie Van De Grift Sanchez

380 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Life of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson is a biography written by Nellie Van De Grift Sanchez that delves into the life of Fanny Van de Grift Osbourne, the wife of the famous Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The book chronicles Fanny's life from her childhood in Indiana, to her travels around Europe and the United States, to her eventual marriage to Stevenson in San Francisco. The biography explores Fanny's artistic and adventurous nature, as well as her struggles with health issues and financial difficulties. Sanchez also delves into Fanny's relationship with Stevenson, including their courtship, marriage, and travels together. The book examines the impact Fanny had on Stevenson's writing, and how her own experiences and perspectives influenced his work. Throughout the biography, Sanchez draws on letters, journals, and other primary sources to provide a detailed and intimate portrait of Fanny and her life. The Life of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson offers readers a fascinating look into the life of a remarkable woman and her relationship with one of the most beloved authors of all time.1920. Illustrated. The sister of Fanny Van de Grift Stevenson, the wife of famed author Robert Louis Stevenson, has pieced together the story of her life from a collection of widely scattered materials and remembrances from various parts of the world. Contents: Ancestors; Early Days in Indiana; On the Pacific Slope; France, and the Meeting at Grez; In California with Robert Louis Stevenson; Europe and the British Isles; Away to Sunnier Lands; The Happy Years in Samoa; The Lonely Days of Widowhood; Back to California; Travels in Mexico and Europe; and The Last Days at Santa Barbara.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Geschichte und Kritik
• ISBN: 9781417924141
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 23.05.2004
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC