Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson

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Definition

Proper noun * Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson: A Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer, widely recognized for his adventure stories and historical fiction. He is a significant figure in 19th-century English literature.

Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Treasure Island is the most famous novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.
    • The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was created by Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson.
    • Many literary scholars study the works of Robert Louis Stevenson.
Advanced Usage
  • The name is often abbreviated to R. L. Stevenson in literary criticism and publishing.
  • He is frequently referred to simply as Robert Louis Stevenson, omitting his middle name 'Balfour'.
Variants and Related Words
  • Stevensonian (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the style, themes, or settings found in the works of Robert Louis Stevenson.
    • The film had a wonderfully Stevensonian sense of adventure and mystery.
Synonyms
  • R. L. Stevenson: The common abbreviated form.
  • The author of Treasure Island: A descriptive reference highlighting his most famous work.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • A Jekyll and Hyde personality: This idiom, derived from Stevenson's novella , describes a person who exhibits two strikingly different personalities, one good and one evil. While not containing his full name, it is a direct cultural reference to his work.
    • He can be so kind, but then so cruel—it's like he has a Jekyll and Hyde personality.
Noun
  1. Scottish author (1850-1894)

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