The proper pirate : Robert Louis Stevenson's quest for identity

Bok av Jefferson A. Singer
This first full-length psychobiographical analysis of Robert Louis Stevenson examines his life story, providing new insights into how his most significant memories and personal conflicts shaped the narrative structure and themes of some of his most celebrated works, including: Treasure Island; A Child's Garden of Verses; (The) Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; and Kidnapped.