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)