R. L. Stevenson

Name: R. L. Stevenson
Author: Frank Swinnerton

By Frank Swinnerton

Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

Biographies Essays, Letters & Speeches

About This Book

A concise critical study offers a brief biographical sketch and then critiques the author's work genre by genre, treating juvenilia, travel writing, essays, poetry, drama, short stories, and novels in separate chapters. Each section evaluates stylistic traits, recurring themes, and the circumstances of composition, combining close readings with comparative judgment. The critic highlights continuities in tone and technique, identifies formative influences on imagination and style, and weighs the strengths and limitations of different forms. The book concludes with an overall assessment and a bibliography to guide further reading.

About the Author

Frank Swinnerton

Frank Swinnerton was an English novelist and biographer, known for his keen observations of human relationships and social dynamics. His literary career spanned several decades, during which he produced a diverse body of work that includes novels, essays, and biographies. Among his notable titles is "Coquette," which explores themes of love and desire, and "R. L. Stevenson," a biography that reflects his admiration for the Scottish author. Swinnerton's writing is characterized by its psychological depth and narrative style, contributing to the literary heritage of early 20th-century England.