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)