Robert Louis Stevenson
Born in 1850
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Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was a Scottish writer renowned for his novels, poetry, and travel writing.
He was highly regarded by literary giants like Borges, Hemingway, and Nabokov.
Despite his popularity, modernist writers often dismissed his work.
Stevenson's most famous works include Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
His writing style is noted for its vivid descriptions and ability to capture readers' imaginations.
In recent years, critics have begun to reassess Stevenson's place in the Western literary canon, recognizing his significant contributions to English literature beyond his popular appeal.
Books by Robert Louis Stevenson

Treasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson
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1882
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352 pages
3.85
522.6K ratings
Classics
Adventure
Historical Fiction

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories
by Robert Louis Stevenson
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1886
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254 pages
4.0
35.8K ratings
Classics
Horror
Short Stories

Kidnapped
by Robert Louis Stevenson
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1886
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288 pages
3.79
66.7K ratings
Classics
Adventure
Historical Fiction

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror
by Robert Louis Stevenson
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1886
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224 pages
3.92
137.3K ratings
Classics
Horror
Gothic