Moral Emblems

"Moral Emblems" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of illustrated poems that mixes together words and art, made in the early 1900s. The book has poems and woodcut pictures drawn by the author. Stevenson looks at important ideas about right and wrong and what it means to be human, using short poems and strong pictures to show these ideas. Both kids and grown-ups can enjoy the book because it tells moral stories in a fun way. It is full of reflections in poem form that share moral lessons, often with strange characters and situations. Covering different sorts of virtues and habits, like kindness, jealousy, or being too proud. Each poem’s picture helps tell the story, making it feel both playful and deep at the same time. You'll also find tributes to soldiers and moral stories. An example is the tale of "Robin and Ben: The Pirate and the Apothecary," where two friends choose opposite paths in life, showing how different values can lead to different destinies. All in all, the book is a bunch of poems and a mirror that reflects morals and life lessons, perfect for those who like art and deep thinking.