Virginibus Puerisque and Other Papers, Memories and Portraits

Virginibus Puerisque and Other Papers, Memories and Portraits is a collection of essays and short stories by Robert Louis Stevenson, a Scottish novelist, poet, and essayist. The book was first published in 1881 and has since become a classic in English literature.The collection is divided into three parts. The first part, Virginibus Puerisque, contains essays on various topics such as marriage, education, and travel. The essays are written in a conversational style and reflect Stevenson's philosophical and literary interests.The second part, Memories and Portraits, contains personal sketches of people and places that Stevenson knew. The sketches are written in a nostalgic tone and provide a glimpse into Stevenson's life and the people who influenced him.The third part, Miscellaneous, contains a variety of essays on topics such as literature, art, and politics. These essays are more academic in nature and reflect Stevenson's wide-ranging interests.Overall, Virginibus Puerisque and Other Papers, Memories and Portraits is a fascinating collection of essays and short stories that showcase Stevenson's literary talents and his unique perspective on the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature and the works of Robert Louis Stevenson.1930. Stevenson is best remembered for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A collection of Stevenson's stories including: Virginibus Puerisque; Crabbed Age and Youth; An Apology for Idlers; Ordered South; Aes Triplex; El Dorado; The English Admirals; Some Portraits by Raeburn; Child's Play; Walking Tours; Pan's Pipes; A Plea for Gas Lamps. Memories and Portraits: The Foreigner at Home; Some College Memories; Old Mortality; A College Magazine; The Character of Dogs; A Penny Plain and Twopence Colored; A Gossip on a Novel of Dumas's; and A Gossip of Romance. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.