Stevenson, Robert Louis 1850-1894 creator Stevenson, Fanny Van de Grift 1840-1914 text utu 1995 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Lay Morals and Other Papers" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of reflective essays written during the late 19th century. The work encompasses Stevenson's thoughts on ethics, education, and the complexities of moral conduct, particularly in relation to societal expectations and personal integrity. It serves as a philosophical exploration of human behavior and the moral struggles individuals face as they navigate life. The opening of the collection begins with a preface by Stevenson’s wife, which recounts their experiences on their yacht and touches on themes of compassion towards those suffering from leprosy, highlighting the moral courage of Father Damien, a priest dedicated to caring for the afflicted. This introduction sets the tone for Stevenson's subsequent essays, where he contemplates the nature of education, the limits of written words in conveying truth, and the inherent complexities of morality. Stevenson critiques societal and religious teachings, suggesting they often fall short of addressing the deeper moral questions of life, while advocating for a more personal and introspective approach to ethics and morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Preface by Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson -- Lay morals -- Father Damien -- The Pentland rising -- The day after to-morrow -- College papers -- Criticisms -- Sketches -- The Great North Road -- The young chevalier -- Heathercat. Release date is 1995-12-01 Transcribed from the Chatto and Windus 1911 edition by David Price Original publication data not identified Essays Short stories PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/373 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/373 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133030.0 373