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100 1 _aStevenson, Robert Louis,
_d1850-1894
245 1 0 _aEssays in the Art of Writing
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1996
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 1996-04-01
505 0 _aOn some technical elements of style in literature -- The morality of the profession of letters -- Books which have influenced me -- A note on realism -- My first book: "Treasure Island" -- The genesis of "The master of Ballantrae" -- Preface to "The master of Ballantrae".
508 _aTranscribed from the 1905 Chatto & Windus edition by David Price
520 _a"Essays in the Art of Writing" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work explores various facets of the writing process and the nature of literature, emphasizing the significance of style, the moral responsibilities of authors, and personal reflections on influential works. Each essay examines different elements that contribute to effective writing, with Stevenson drawing from his own experiences and the broader context of literary tradition. The opening portion of the text begins with Stevenson's deliberation on the technical elements of literary style. He suggests that exploring the mechanics of art can sometimes spoil its magic, yet he endeavours to dissect the craft of writing systematically. He underscores the importance of word choice and the structure of sentences, likening literature to an architectural endeavor where the writer must create with fixed linguistic blocks. Furthermore, Stevenson shares his perspective on the dual nature of art as both representative and autonomous, emphasising that true literary elegance involves a thoughtful blend of rhythm, style, and substantive meaning. This initial exploration showcases Stevenson's authority on the subject while inviting readers into a thoughtful examination of the art of writing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLiterature -- History and criticism
653 _aAuthorship
653 _aStevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Authorship
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/492
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