The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 2

by Robert Louis Stevenson

"The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 2" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of personal letters written during the late 19th century. This volume offers insights into Stevenson’s relationships with family and friends while documenting his thoughts, travels, and creative processes as he navigates life as a writer beset by health challenges. The opening of this volume reveals Stevenson’s correspondence from January 1886, when he resides in Bournemouth, to various friends and family members. Through his letters, we see Stevenson's affectionate yet humorously self-deprecating tone as he discusses mundane daily events, health woes, and his writing endeavors. He expresses deep sentiments toward the recipients, shares anecdotes, and reflects on his literary work, demonstrating a rich inner life intertwined with a genuine concern for those in his circle. This section captures both the warmth of his relationships and the struggles of a writer striving to reconcile creativity with personal adversity.