“In anything fit to be called by the name of reading, the process itself should be absorbing and voluptuous; we should gloat over a book, be rapt clean out of ourselves.”
Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
Work
The Lantern-Bearers and Other Essays
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into a range of topics, offering insights and perspectives on different subjects. 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
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