Across the Plains, with Other Memories and Essays (eBook)

Journeys Through Literary Landscapes and Life's Musings

Robert Louis Stevenson (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
226 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766464727-6 (EAN)

Infos

In "Across the Plains, with Other Memories and Essays," Robert Louis Stevenson presents a rich tapestry of travel narratives intertwined with contemplative essays. This collection offers an evocative glimpse into Stevenson's adventures as he journeys across the American landscape. His literary style merges vivid descriptive passages with introspective musings, embodying the Romantic spirit that defines much of his work. The essays reflect not only his deep appreciation for nature and culture but also a critical engagement with the societal norms of his time, capturing the tension between progress and tradition in late 19th-century America. Robert Louis Stevenson, a Scottish novelist renowned for his adventure classics such as "Treasure Island," was also a passionate traveler whose experiences profoundly shaped his literary voice. His lifelong struggle with health issues compelled him to seek solace in travel, both as a means of physical rejuvenation and existential inquiry. Through this lens, "Across the Plains" becomes a personal account of discovery, revealing his fascination with the vastness of the American West and its impact on his worldview. Readers of Stevenson's works and those interested in travel literature will find this book to be a compelling exploration of place, memory, and reflection. It serves as an invitation to embark on a journey through the landscapes of both the mind and the heart, making it a must-read for anyone captivated by the art of travel writing.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.11.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseberichte
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Schlagworte: 19th century literature • 19th century travel essays • adventure and society commentary • author memoirs • Calif. • Classic Literature • cultural insights exploration • Description and travel • English literature • Essays • Human experience observations • introspective narrative journey • landscape exploration memoirs • literary adventures • literary essays • literary journeys • literary memories • Literary Nonfiction • literary travel • Lyrical prose reflections • Monterey • personal memory collection • philosophical travel writing • Robert Louis Stevenson • U.S. • vivid descriptive storytelling • West