The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 09

"The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 09" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of essays and personal reflections from the late 1800s that looks at memory, who we are, and the subtle differences between cultures, especially Scots and English people. Stevenson shares his thoughts on his own life, the people who influenced him, and the places that shaped his writing. The initial essay, "The Foreigner at Home," examines the complicated connections between cultures within the United Kingdom, with a focus on what makes Scottish identity unique. Stevenson thinks about his own shifts between Scotland and England, making clear the cultural and social gaps that exist even in the same country. This beginning part feels both nostalgic and critical, hinting that Stevenson wants to explore the difficulties of belonging and feeling out of place in a world that's changing fast; he encourages readers to think about how where they're from and their background are woven into their sense of self, both personally and as a group.