"Essays in the Art of Writing" by Robert Louis Stevenson explores the intricacies of crafting compelling prose, looking at how style shapes a piece and revealing the moral obligations woven into storytelling is an anthology of essays from the late 1800s. Through personal insights and literary context, Stevenson breaks down effective writing, while also describing it like building something and picking the right words. He thinks about how art reflects life but also stands alone, stressing the need to balance rhythm, style, and meaning. Stevenson shares what makes writing great and invites readers to think deeply about this skill.
Essays in the Art of Writing
By Robert Louis Stevenson
A master wordsmith dissects the building blocks of storytelling, revealing the secrets to crafting sentences that sing and narratives that resonate.
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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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