Memories and Portraits, Memoirs of Himself and Selections from His Notebook

Memories and Portraits is a collection of memoirs and personal recollections written by the renowned Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. The book is divided into two parts: Memoirs of Himself and Selections from His Notebook. In the Memoirs of Himself section, Stevenson shares his personal experiences, childhood memories, and reflections on his life and career as a writer. He writes about his travels, his struggles with illness, and his relationships with friends and family. He also delves into his creative process, discussing his inspirations and the challenges he faced in his writing.The Selections from His Notebook section includes a variety of writings, including essays, letters, and diary entries. These pieces offer insights into Stevenson's thoughts on literature, philosophy, and society. He writes about his admiration for other writers, his opinions on current events, and his observations on human nature.Throughout the book, Stevenson's writing is characterized by his signature wit, charm, and eloquence. Memories and Portraits is a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of the most beloved writers of the 19th century.1924. Contents: Memories and Portraits: foreigner at home; some college memories; old mortality; college magazine; old Scots gardener; pastoral; manse; memoirs of an islet; Thomas Stevenson; talk and talkers, first and second papers; character of dogs; penny plain and two pence colored; gossip on a novel of Dumas's; gossip on romance; humble remonstrate; memoirs of himself; selections from his notebook.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.