The Stevenson, Robert Louis 1850-1894 creator Colvin, Sidney 1845-1927 Lang, Andrew 1844-1912 text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 25" by Stevenson is a collection of letters and writings that detail the author's life and experiences during his time in Samoa, written in the late 19th century. The volume focuses particularly on Stevenson's first year at Vailima, detailing the trials, tribulations, and cultural observations he encountered while living in the South Seas. The correspondence offers a personal insight into Stevenson's thoughts on literature, farming, local politics, and his interactions with various figures of his time. The opening of the volume introduces Stevenson and his wife arriving at their newly built cottage in Samoa, amidst the challenges of adapting to their rugged surroundings. The letters articulate the hardships they faced in establishing their home—issues with labor, local customs, and the natural environment—as well as Stevenson's reflections on his writing projects during this period. The narrative blends personal anecdotes with observations about the colorful and often complicated political landscape of Samoa, capturing the essence of his life in this new and exotic locale while maintaining a focus on his literary endeavors and friendships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The letters of Robert Louis Stevenson, parts XI-XIV. Release date is 2009-12-19 Produced by Marius Masi, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Correspondence Authors, Scottish -- 19th century -- Correspondence English literature -- 19th century PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30714 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30714 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133712.0 30714