Edinburgh: Picturesque Notes - Couverture souple

Stevenson, Robert Louis

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1444419447 ISBN 13 : 9781444419443

Editeur : ValdeBooks, 2026

Synopsis

In "Edinburgh: Picturesque Notes", Robert Louis Stevenson paints an unforgettable portrait of his beloved city—not merely in stone and skyline, but in soul and spirit. With the poetic voice of a native son and the insight of a lifelong observer, Stevenson captures Edinburgh’s contrasts: the grandeur of its monuments and the mystery of its alleys, the elegance of the New Town and the haunting history of the Old. Winding through fog-laced streets and shadowy closes, Stevenson blends history, anecdote, and reflection to reveal a city as alive in memory as it is in architecture. He evokes the wind-swept crags of Arthur’s Seat, the solemnity of Greyfriars, and the vibrant characters who walk the Royal Mile—imbuing each with a sense of story and meaning. This is Edinburgh not as a travel destination, but as a living personality, full of beauty, contradiction, and resilience. Lyrical, witty, and deeply personal, "Picturesque Notes" is a love letter to a city that shaped one of literature’s great voices. For admirers of Stevenson, lovers of cities, or those entranced by Scotland’s atmospheric capital, this work is an enduring treasure.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: ValdeBooks
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1444419447
• ISBN 13: 9781444419443
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 64
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible