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Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist and poet who also enjoyed writing essays and travel writing. He was born on the 13th November 1850 and died on the 3rd December 1894. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and A Child's Garden of Verses. Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde have both also become a variety of successful movies. Today he is the 26th most translated author in the world, according to UNESCO.

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Robert Louis Stevenson wrote a poem about a train journey?

the poet robert louis stevenson states his railway journey in this poem. he convex the idea of observing those things which are glimbed and gone forever such as green feilds and natural beauty

written by imran shaikh from gambat cambridge school

Was Robert Louis Stevenson well educated?

Yes, Robert Louis Stevenson was well educated. He studied law at the University of Edinburgh and wrote for various university publications during his time there. Stevenson also showed an early talent for writing and storytelling, which ultimately led him to a successful career as an author.

Is Dr Jekyll good or bad?

In the novel, Dr.Jekyll is pot rayed as the good version of his soul, having been separated into two. However, it is also debatable as to whether Dr.Jekyll is a good man because he facilitates the existence of the evil Hyde. The simple answer is that he is good but this can be explored in more depth.

What did Dr Jekyll look like?

My guess is a tall, thin, studious man wearing eyeglasses. this seems to fit the media characterization of scientists in general. ( both Good and Mad).Female scientists tend to fit a somewhat Horsey profile.

How long did it take Robert Louis Stevenson to write DrJekyll and Mr Hyde?

Approximately three days for the first draft. He burned the manuscript and completely rewrote it in another three days, then spent four to six weeks revising the text.

Where was Dr. Jekyll when he first drank the potion?

Doctor Jekyll at home when he drank potion. Then shortly after he died.

Why did Dr. Jekyll is intelligent?

Sherlock Holmes is so intelligent because he uses his brilliant powers of deducation. He simply notices certain things about certain scenes or peoples, and he uses those gathered facts to deduce the answer or solution he might be looking for.

This isnt saying he doesn't have any prior knowlege of the world, he is still a wonderfully educated being. What makes him special is that he has a keen eye to match his equally as keen intuition.

Of course by this logic, every on of us could be the next Sherlock Holmes, all we have to do is not look but noticeour surroundings (or of couse become a fictional character).

How does mr. hyde show his hatred to Dr. Jekyll?

In the end Mr. Hyde commits suicide by drinking some kind of fast acting poison - and in doing so ends Dr. Jekyll's life as well.

Why does Dr. Jekyll need a Mr. Hyde?

He isn't given the choice. He want to become Dr. Jekyll perminantly but keeps reverting to Hyde.

Why did Dr. Jekyll need Mr. Hyde?

Dr. Jekyll thought that he needed a special ingredient to make his potion but he later found out that it wasn't this ingredient but the impurity in it that was the vital chemical. When he switched suppliers and obtained a purer chemical his potion wouldn't work anymore.

When did Dr. Jekyll live?

At the very end. To be perfectly correct Dr. Jekyll doesn't die - Mr. Hyde dies.

When did Robert Louis Stevenson write Treasure Island?

His stepson, Lloyd Osbourne, once drew a map of a fictional island. Finding the map creative and inspirational, Stevenson wrote the first chapter of The Sea Cook -- which was later known as Treasure Island. Each night he would write a new chapter and read it to his family the next day.

The author creates this mood in his description of the relationship between Dr. Jekyll and Dr Lanyon?

The large handsome face of Dr. Jekyll grew pale to the very lips, and there came a blackness about his eyes.

seth!

clarksville

Why is Dr. Jekyll irrational?

He is irrational because he likes fruitella and thats a badmans sweet.! you get me blud.?!

What is The Highwayman - Robert Lewis Stevenson?

"The Highwayman" is a narrative poem written by Alfred Noyes, not Robert Lewis Stevenson. It tells the story of a highwayman who is in love with a landlord's daughter named Bess, and ends tragically when he is betrayed and dies to save her. The poem is known for its romantic and tragic themes, as well as its vivid imagery and strong rhythm.