Moral Emblems

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Overview

Moral Emblems is a collection of poems by the renowned Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson. The book features a series of short, allegorical poems that explore various moral and ethical themes, such as the nature of love, the importance of friendship, and the dangers of greed and selfishness. Each poem is accompanied by a beautiful, hand-drawn illustration that brings the allegory to life and adds an extra layer of meaning to the text. The poems are written in a simple, accessible style that makes them suitable for readers of all ages, and they offer a unique insight into Stevenson's views on morality and the human condition. Overall, Moral Emblems is a thought-provoking and beautifully crafted collection of poems that will appeal to anyone interested in exploring the deeper meanings of life and the world around us.The Eagle seeks its daily bread. How aptly fact to fact replies: Heroes and eagles, hills and skies. Ye who contemn the fatted slave Look on this emblem, and be brave.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789357922074
Publisher:	Alpha Edition
Publication date:	09/19/2023
Pages:	36
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.09(d)

About the Author

Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (13 November 1850 - 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson now ranks among the 26 most translated authors in the world. His works have been admired by many other writers, including Jorge Luis Borges, Ernest Hemingway, Rudyard Kipling, Marcel Schwob, Vladimir Nabokov, J. M. Barrie, and G. K. Chesterton, who said of him that he "seemed to pick the right word up on the point of his pen, like a man playing spillikins."
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Date of Birth:

November 13, 1850

Date of Death:

December 3, 1894

Place of Birth:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Place of Death:

Vailima, Samoa

Education:

Edinburgh University, 1875