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100	1		_aStevenson, Robert Louis, _d1850-1894
245	1	0	_aLay Morals, and Other Papers
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1995
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1995-12-01
505	0		_aPreface 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.
508			_aTranscribed from the Chatto and Windus 1911 edition by David Price
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEssays
653			_aShort stories
700	1		_aStevenson, Fanny Van de Grift, _d1840-1914
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/373
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