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“Jealousy is the most radical primeval and naked form of admiration in war paint, so to speak.”

Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson

Book:Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes: And, The Amateur Emigrant

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Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes: And, The Amateur Emigrant

This work is a blend of travel writing and introspection, chronicling the author's adventures in the rugged Cévennes mountains and his thoughts on the process of emigration. 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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