“When it comes to my own turn to lay my weapons down, I shall do so with thankfulness and fatigue, and whatever be my destiny afterward, I shall be glad to lie down with my fathers in honor. It is human at least, if not divine.”
Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
Work
RLS: Stevenson's Letters to Charles Baxter
This book presents a selection of letters exchanged between the renowned author Robert Louis Stevenson and Charles Baxter, offering insights into their personal and literary relationship. 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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