Excerpt from Memories of Vailima
Push gayly on, strong heart! The while You travel forward mile by mile, He loiters with a backward smile Till you can overtake, And strains his eyes, to search his wake, Or whistling, as he sees you through the brake.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book compiles a record of conversations involving author and teller of tales, Robert Louis Stevenson. Within, readers will find fascinating entries meticulously collected and written between the years 1872 - 1894. These articulate a unique insight not only into the literary mind of Stevenson, but into the topics that consumed him during his lifetime. The entries themselves present a wide range; from discussing the technical aspects of literature with colleagues, and recounting humorous anecdotes regarding his daily life in the islands, to delving into the complex political topics of the day. This insightful and entertaining collection provides a rare glimpse into the life and mind of a celebrated literary figure during an impactful period of history. Readers with an interest in Stevenson, literature, history, and the Pacific Islands will find this volume a fantastic addition to their libraries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330945599_0
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