Vailima Letters Being Correspondence Addressed by Robert Louis Stevenson to Sidney Colvin, November 1890-October 1894
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Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894CorrespondenceAuthors, Scottish19th centuryTravelSamoan IslandsColvin, Sidney, 1845-1927
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- Stevenson, Robert Louis
1850 - 1894
About this book
In the late 19th century, Robert Louis Stevenson penned the "Vailima Letters" to Sidney Colvin, offering a unique glimpse into his life in Samoa from November 1890 to October 1894. Within these intimate correspondences, Stevenson vividly describes his dual roles as a planter and writer in the exotic South Sea islands. The letters reveal Stevenson's deep reflections on the challenges and joys of his new life, showcasing his literary prowess and keen observations of the Samoan culture. Ideal for literary enthusiasts and historians, the "Vailima Letters" provide a captivating firsthand account of Stevenson's adventures and musings in a distant tropical paradise.
