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Prayers Written At Vailima (1910)

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Prayers Written At Vailima is a collection of prayers written by the renowned Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. The book was published posthumously in 1910, after Stevenson's death in 1894. The prayers were written during his time living in Vailima, Samoa, where he spent the last years of his life. The prayers in the book are deeply personal and reflective, offering insight into Stevenson's spiritual beliefs and his struggles with illness and mortality. The collection includes prayers for various occasions, such as morning and evening prayers, prayers for the sick and dying, and prayers for forgiveness and guidance. Stevenson's writing style is poetic and evocative, and his prayers are filled with vivid imagery and metaphors. He draws on his experiences living in Samoa and his understanding of the natural world to create beautiful and meaningful prayers. Overall, Prayers Written At Vailima is a moving and insightful collection of prayers that offers a glimpse into the mind and heart of one of the greatest writers of the 19th century.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781161715293
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 36
  • Udgivet:
  • 23. maj 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 216x279x6 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 386 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 12. december 2024

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Prayers Written At Vailima is a collection of prayers written by the renowned Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. The book was published posthumously in 1910, after Stevenson's death in 1894. The prayers were written during his time living in Vailima, Samoa, where he spent the last years of his life. The prayers in the book are deeply personal and reflective, offering insight into Stevenson's spiritual beliefs and his struggles with illness and mortality. The collection includes prayers for various occasions, such as morning and evening prayers, prayers for the sick and dying, and prayers for forgiveness and guidance. Stevenson's writing style is poetic and evocative, and his prayers are filled with vivid imagery and metaphors. He draws on his experiences living in Samoa and his understanding of the natural world to create beautiful and meaningful prayers. Overall, Prayers Written At Vailima is a moving and insightful collection of prayers that offers a glimpse into the mind and heart of one of the greatest writers of the 19th century.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.

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