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“The little rift between the sexes is astonishingly widened by simply teaching one set of catchwords to the girls and another to the boys.”

Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

Book:Memories, Portraits, Essays and Records (Annotated Edition)

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Memories, Portraits, Essays and Records (Annotated Edition)

This annotated edition brings together a diverse array of personal narratives, profiles, and scholarly essays, offering readers a rich tapestry of human experiences and insights. more

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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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