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100	1		_aStevenson, Robert Louis, _d1850-1894
245	1	0	_aEssays of Robert Louis Stevenson : _bSelected and Edited With an Introduction and Notes by William Lyon Phelps
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-01-01
505	0		_aOn the enjoyment of unpleasant places -- An apology for idlers -- Aes triplex -- Talk and talkers -- A gossip on romance -- The character of dogs -- A college magazine -- Books which have influenced me -- Pulvis et umbra.
508			_aProduced by John Hagerson, Rick Niles, Keith M. Eckrich and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of personal essays penned during the late 19th century. This compilation showcases Stevenson's reflections on various life experiences, philosophies, and his keen observations about human nature, all written in his trademark eloquent and expressive style. The essays delve into topics such as the appreciation of unpleasant places, the merits of idleness, and the contemplation of mortality, revealing both his artistic sensibilities and profound moral insights. The opening portion of the book introduces the reader to the editor's preface and Stevenson's life, illustrating his struggles with health and eventual triumphs as a celebrated writer. It highlights key aspects of his character and contributions—covering his literary versatility and the optimism that colors his reflections. At the start, Stevenson expresses thoughts on how one can find beauty in less-than-ideal surroundings, suggesting that the spirit in which we approach a place significantly influences our experience of it. This insightful perspective sets the tone for the essays to follow, where he explores deeper philosophical musings that take the reader on a thoughtful journey through his unique worldview and experiences as a man of letters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEssays
700	1		_aPhelps, William Lyon, _d1865-1943
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10761
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