Authors

Robert Louis Stevenson

in The Copy Book

There are six posts in The Copy Book credited to Robert Louis Stevenson. (In the case of some authors, the list may include translations and paraphrases.)

1

On Falling in Love

Shortly after meeting Fanny Osbourne, Robert Louis Stevenson reflected on the different ways in which falling in love affects a man.

2

The Missing Stair

David Balfour hopes his crusty uncle Ebenezer is beginning to soften towards him.

3

Marooned!

Jim Hawkins, on a remote desert island, has escaped pirates only to be caught by a shadowy figure among the trees.

4

‘My Shadow’

An enduringly popular poem by the author of ‘Treasure Island’.

5

By the Toss of a Coin

The Master and his brother Henry must decide which of them goes to fight for Bonnie Prince Charlie.

6

Treasure Island

An excited English gentleman hires a ship for a treasure-hunt, but doesn’t check his crew’s credentials.