Book description
An irresistible invitation to reject the work ethic and enjoy life's
simple pleasures (such as laughing, drinking and lying in the open
air), Robert Louis Stevenson's witty and seminal essay on the joys of
idleness is accompanied here by his writings on, among other things,
growing old, visiting unpleasant places and the overwhelming
experience of falling in love.
Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have
transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have
inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened,
outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and
destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great
thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook
civilization and helped make us who we are
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) is one of the most famous popular
authors of modern times - he is ranked the 25th most translated author
in the world, ahead of Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde. Born in
Edinburgh, the novelist, poet and travel writer was the author of world
famous books such as
Treasure Island
and
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
as well as this classic and much loved children's poetry collection
A Child's Garden of Verse.
