Familiar studies of men and books / by Robert Louis Stevenson
1901, Fine Paper Edition. Londo: Chatto and Windus. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Top edge gilt. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Item #339811
Physical description: 277 pages. Contents: Preface, by way of criticism.--Victor Hugo's romances.--Some aspects of Robert Burns.--Walt Whitman.--Henry David Thoreau: his character and opinions.--Yoshida-Torajiro.--Franc ois Villon, student, poet, and housebreaker.--Charles of Orleans.--Samuel Pepys.--John Knox and women. Subjects: 19th century texts. Stevenson, Robert Louis. 19th century literature criticism and interpretation.
Price: €12.95