Robert Louis Stevenson

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Definition

Proper noun: * Robert Louis Stevenson: A Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer, known for his adventure stories and literary classics. He lived from 1850 to 1894.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Robert Louis Stevenson wrote "Treasure Island," a defining novel of the pirate adventure genre.
    • The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a famous work by Robert Louis Stevenson.
    • Many of Robert Louis Stevenson's poems are collected in "A Child's Garden of Verses."
Advanced Usage
  • "Stevensonian" (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the works or style of Robert Louis Stevenson, often evoking a sense of adventure, moral duality, or vivid storytelling.
    • The film has a very Stevensonian feel, with its themes of exploration and personal conflict.
Variants and Related Words
  • R. L. Stevenson: A common abbreviated form of the author's name.
  • Stevenson (noun): Often used alone to refer to the author, especially in literary contexts.
    • Scholars continue to study the complex narratives in Stevenson.
Synonyms
  • Author of "Treasure Island": A descriptive synonym referencing his most famous work.
  • Scottish novelist: A categorical synonym describing his nationality and profession.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "A Jekyll and Hyde personality": This idiom, originating from Stevenson's novella "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde," describes a person who exhibits two distinct and contrasting sides to their character.
    • He can be charming, but he has a real Jekyll and Hyde personality when he's angry.
Noun
  1. Scottish author (1850-1894)

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