“It is the habitual carriage of the umbrella that is the stamp of Respectability. Robinson Crusoe was rather a moralist than a pietist, and his leaf-umbrella is as fine an example of the civilised mind striving to express itself under adverse circumstances as we have ever met with.”
Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
Work
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson, a 19th-century Scottish author, is celebrated for his evocative storytelling and vivid characters. His works often explore themes of adventure, moral ambiguity, and the human psyche. Notable titles include 'Treasure Island', a tale of pirate treasure and youthful courage, and 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which delves into the duality of human nature. more
Author
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson was a 19th-century Scottish novelist, poet, travel writer, and essayist. His works are characterized by adventure and romance, with his most famous novels being 'Treasure Island' and 'The Adventure of the Treasure Island'. Stevenson's works have been beloved by readers and have had a profound impact on literature. more
You May Also Like
Source: The Complete Works of Robert Louis Stevenson: Novels, Short Stories, Poems, Plays, Memoirs, Travel Sketches, Letters and Essays (Illustrated Edition): The Entire Opus of Scottish novelist, poet, essayist and travel writer, containing Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped, Catriona and A Child's Garden of Verses
Source: Memories, Portraits, Essays and Records (Annotated Edition)
Source: Delphi Complete Works of Robert Louis Stevenson (Illustrated)
“I've been married fifty-five years and I've been home three weeks.”
“You know you've reached middle age when your weightlifting consists merely of standing up.”
“Put two things together which have never been put together before, and some schmuck will buy it.”