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The Life and Works of Robert Louis Stevenson

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Explore the early years, European travels, and literary achievements of Robert Louis Stevenson. Known for classics like 'Treasure Island' and 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde', Stevenson's life was marked by a bohemian lifestyle, a quest for health, and a profound impact on English literature. His advocacy in Samoa and contributions to outdoor gear, such as the sleeping bag, showcase his diverse talents and enduring legacy.

The Early Years of Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson was born on November 13, 1850, in Edinburgh, Scotland, into a family renowned for engineering lighthouses. Contrary to familial expectations, Stevenson chose to follow his literary inclinations. Although he studied law at the University of Edinburgh and was admitted to the bar, he never practiced. His education was frequently interrupted by illness, leading to periods of home tutoring. He began his formal education at the Edinburgh Academy and later continued at the university, where he started to lay the groundwork for his writing career with his first published work, "The Pentland Rising," a historical account written at the age of sixteen.
Vintage writing desk with open leather notebook, quill, brass inkwell, and oil lamp, beside a bookshelf and globe in a softly lit room.

Stevenson's Bohemian Lifestyle and European Travels

Stevenson's university years marked a departure from his parents' devout Presbyterian beliefs and the conventional expectations of his society. Embracing a bohemian lifestyle, he became known for his nonconformist and progressive views. His travels throughout Europe, which were often undertaken for health reasons, exposed him to a variety of cultures and philosophies that would later influence his literary work. It was during his travels in France that he met the American Fanny Van de Grift Osbourne, who would become a pivotal figure in his personal life and literary career.

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The author of 'The Pentland Rising,' ______, was born in ______, ______ on ______.

Robert Louis Stevenson

Edinburgh

Scotland

November 13, 1850

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Despite his family's legacy in ______, ______ pursued his passion in ______, never practicing his profession after being admitted to the ______.

engineering lighthouses

Stevenson

literature

bar

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Stevenson's shift from Presbyterianism

University years led to rejecting parents' devout beliefs, adopting nonconformist views.

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