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The Quest for Robert Louis Stevenson
Contributor(s): Cairney, John (Author)

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 ISBN: 1842820850     ISBN-13: 9781842820858
Publisher: Luath Press Limited
OUR PRICE: $15.26  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2008
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Annotation: This compelling biography examines the fascinating and complicated life of the author behind such favorites as "Treasure Island" and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." Cairney focuses on Stevensons work, travels, and relationships with his extended family.
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BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures
Dewey: B
Physical Information: 0.73" H x 5.26" W x 7.82" L (0.53 lbs) 205 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 19th Century
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Price on Product, Table of Contents
 
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Publisher Description:
A puzzle to his friends and family in his lifetime, RLS still remains something of an enigma, even to Stevenson enthusiasts. Years of restless wandering led him to tropical Samoa, where he found not only well-being, but a release of the passionate potential that had been in him from his chilly beginnings in Edinburgh. This virtual paradise, however, was marred by the eccentric behaviour of his wife, Fanny Osbourne. In this book, John Cairney explores their relationship and other fascinating aspects of Stevenson's life.

Contributor Bio(s): Cairney, John: -

Dr John Cairney lives in Auckland with his wife Alannah O'Sullivan, and together they form the Pennyfarthing Partnership. John returns to Scotland on a regular basis. He made his stage debut at the tender age of 17 and has been acting ever since. He has adapted Burns for theatrical productions for decades, and performed for radio, television, in film, on stage, in musicals, as well as producing video and audio recordings of the Bard. He has toured his one-man show and was awarded a PhD for his work on Stevenson. Previous titles include On The Trail of Robert Burns, Immortal Memories and The Luath Burns Companion.
 
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