Robert Louis Stevenson

Virginibus Puerisque And Other Papers

Sprachen: Englisch. 21,6 cm / 14,0 cm / 0,6 cm ( B/H/T )
Buch (Softcover), 106 Seiten
EAN 9789373409771
Veröffentlicht Oktober 2025
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Virginibus puerisque and other papers is a reflective collection of essays that contemplates the experiences of youth, the bonds of friendship, and the intricate sentiments that surround love and marriage. The work opens with a thoughtful exploration of matrimony, contrasting historical ideals with evolving social views and revealing the uncertainty that often accompanies emotional and romantic commitments. With a blend of introspection and understated humor, the essays question social expectations while observing how individuals navigate affection, companionship, and personal freedom. The author examines how people approach relationships-whether through cautious hesitation or spirited devotion - offering philosophical insight into human vulnerability and the desire for connection. The essays further emphasize the tension between individuality and togetherness, portraying love not as an idealized pursuit but as a deeply human experience shaped by fear, hope, and compromise. Through this balanced tone, the collection invites readers to reflect on the meaning of sincerity, authenticity, and emotional understanding in a complex social world.

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Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish writer born on November 13, 1850, in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. He became renowned for his diverse body of work, which includes novels, essays, poetry, and travel writing. Some of his most celebrated works are Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped, and A Child's Garden of Verses. Stevenson was educated at the University of Edinburgh and attended both the Edinburgh Academy Senior School and Edinburgh Law School. Although initially studying law, he pursued a career in writing, drawing inspiration from authors such as Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, Walter Scott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Guy de Maupassant. He married Fanny Stevenson in 1880, and they lived together until his death in 1894. Stevenson's writing often explored themes of adventure, morality, and the duality of human nature, particularly evident in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. He spent the latter part of his life in Samoa, where he passed away on December 3, 1894, at the age of 44. His works have left a lasting impact on literature, influencing generations of writers and readers.

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