"A Day with Robert Louis Stevenson" by May Byron is a biographical snapshot that captures a slice of the famous author's life. The book peeks into a day in Stevenson's world, around the time he lived in Bournemouth, offering insights into his creative drives, his fight against illness, and the optimistic way he viewed life. The story shows his day-to-day life, how he interacted with people, and his commitment to writing even when he wasn't feeling well. The biography emphasizes his pursuit of happiness through stories and the relationships he valued, and references his celebrated works, revealing how his imaginative talent and youthful energy thrived even when life was hard, and is meant to motivate both storytellers and readers by showing his inspiring hope and happiness.
A Day with Robert Louis Stevenson
By May Byron
Step back in time to spend a day with a beloved author, witnessing his struggles, joys, and unwavering dedication to crafting stories that would captivate the world.
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About the AuthorMary Clarissa "May" Byron was a British writer and poet, best known for her abridgements of J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan books. She published under the names May Byron, M.C. Gillington and Maurice Clare. Byron specialised in writing biographies of great composers, poets and writers, before going on to rewrite some of J. M. Barrie's works for younger readers, to write poetry, and to write cookbooks.
Mary Clarissa "May" Byron was a British writer and poet, best known for her abridgements of J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan books. She published under the names May Byron, M.C. Gillington and Maurice Clare. Byron specialised in writing biographies of great composers, poets and writers, before going on to rewrite some of J. M. Barrie's works for younger readers, to write poetry, and to write cookbooks.
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