The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 24

"The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 24" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a compilation of personal letters from the late 1800s, revealing the author's experiences and insights during his travels in France. The collection offers a glimpse into Stevenson's reflections on his health challenges and his dedication to writing, it follows his ventures after coming back from California and his quest for a more healing climate in the Mediterranean, eventually leading him to St. Marcel. As he settles, he faces various trials, including struggles with his health and disruptions caused by an epidemic and the letters present a mix of lighthearted conversations alongside heartfelt feelings, while interweaving his literary goals with personal battles against illness.