Vailima Letters Being Correspondence Addressed by Robert Louis Stevenson to Sidney Colvin, November 1890-October 1894

"Vailima Letters" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a series of personal letters offering a window into the author's life as an expat and creative individual in Samoa. Through his intimate correspondence with Sidney Colvin, Stevenson vividly paints the challenges and rewards of his South Seas adventure. The letters capture his deep connection with the island's natural splendor while also charting the difficulties he overcame in settling into a new, foreign land. Stevenson chronicles his daily routines, from his efforts in agriculture to the complexities of running his household and balancing these pursuits with his commitment to writing. His observations of Samoan customs, interactions with the local population, and the dynamic between his personal life and artistic ambitions are highlighted, all against the exotic backdrop of Vailima's natural beauty.