The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 2

"The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 2" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a compilation of intimate letters penned in the late 1800s, providing a peek into Stevenson's connections with his loved ones and chronicles his reflections, journeys, and artistic pursuits as he deals with life as an author battling health issues. Beginning in January 1886 with Stevenson in Bournemouth, the letters addressed to friends and family reveal his caring yet playfully modest attitude as he chats about ordinary daily occurrences, health problems, and writing projects. He conveys strong feelings for the people he's writing to, tells stories, and thinks about his writing, showing a deep inner world mixed with real worry for those around him, capturing the warmth of his relationships and the battles of a writer trying to balance imagination with personal hardships.