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he came because his girlfriend got sick so he wanted to visit her
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Robert Louis Stevenson came to America seeking a more favorable climate for his health, as he suffered from tuberculosis. He also wanted to travel and explore new landscapes, which inspired some of his future works.
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Where does the quote 15 men on a dead mens chest come from?
Dead Man's Chest is a fictional sea song, originally from Robert Louis Stevenson's novel Treasure Island.
Robert Louis Stevenson has a character named Ebenzer Shaw who is a Scottish laird and miser. Did this predate Dicken's Ebenzer Scrooge?
Yes, Robert Louis Stevenson's character Ebenezer Balfour in the novel "Kidnapped" predates Charles Dickens' Ebenezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol." "Kidnapped" was published in 1886, while "A Christmas Carol" was published in 1843. Both characters share similar traits of being stingy and miserly, but they come from different literary works.
Where does the Jekyll-and-Hyde phrase to describe a person come from?
The phrase "Jekyll and Hyde" comes from the characters of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in Robert Louis Stevenson's novella "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." It is used to describe someone who has two very different sides to their personality – one good and one evil.
Where did the idea for Dr. Jekyll come from?
The character of Dr. Jekyll was created by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson in his novella "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" published in 1886. Stevenson was inspired by the duality of human nature and how people can have conflicting good and evil aspects within themselves.
Who is the world's most famous writer?
I'm not sure but I'm just deleting the old answer: "Bob". Defietly not sufficient. It is greatly controversial. Certainly classic names come to mind such as Robert Louis Stevenson and JRR Tolkien.
Is Louis from one direction come from America?
No.
What nationality is Robert pattison?
Robert Pattison is English and he originally come from London but he had to move to America to film.
Did king Robert Bruce ever come to America?
Robert the Bruce died in1329. America hadn't been discovered at that time so I would have to say no.
Will Hannah Montana come to stevenson ranch?
Yes, Hannah Montana will come to Stevenson ranch on her pink unicorn with her best friend Zeus.
What country does Kristen Roberts come from?
Robert Pattinson comes from England and Kirsten from America
What country did Robert Andrew millikan come from?
His country waz the united states of america.
Why did Robert Louis Stevenson admire Edgar Allan Poe?
Robert Louis Stevenson admired Edgar Allan Poe for his dark and macabre storytelling, his innovative approach to narrative structure, and his ability to create atmospheric settings. Stevenson often praised Poe's mastery of the short story and his influence on the development of the horror genre.
