R. L. Stevenson : $b A critical study

"R. L. Stevenson: A Critical Study" by Frank Swinnerton is a biographical exploration of Robert Louis Stevenson's achievements in literature during the early 1900s. The book provides an overview of Stevenson's journey as an author and his varied works. It looks into how he wrote different types of literature, and what inspired his writings. The book begins with a summary of Stevenson’s life, from when he was born to his early attempts at writing. The author makes it clear that while Stevenson tried his hand at many genres, he mainly examines Stevenson’s works. It is also noted that the book takes a critical approach, without providing detailed biographical information found in other sources. The book proceeds to examine his early writings, essays, poems, and novels.