** "Edinburgh: Picturesque Notes" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a reflective journey through Edinburgh, capturing the essence of the city through essays that blend historical insights with personal reflections about its appeal. Stevenson contrasts the old and new parts of the city. He paints Edinburgh as a place of both harsh conditions and captivating beauty, discussing places like Holyrood Palace and revealing the human stories within the architecture and historical identity of Edinburgh. The author explores the connections between the city’s culture, its people, and its striking landscape. **
Edinburgh: Picturesque Notes
By Robert Louis Stevenson
** Discover a city of contrasts where dark skies meet captivating beauty and history echoes through gothic architecture and lives of its citizens.
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About the AuthorRobert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. He is best known for works such as Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped and A Child's Garden of Verses.
Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. He is best known for works such as Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped and A Child's Garden of Verses.
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