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Stevenson was born in Edinburgh the only child of middle class parents. He went to the University of Edinburgh and took a law degree but in spite of his parents' opposition he was intent on being a writer. He suffered from poor health throughout his life but was successful from early in his car...

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Other Authors: Hossick, Malcolm (Producer, Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Los Angeles, CA : TMW Media, 2000.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Stevenson, Robert Louis, > 1850-1894.
Stevenson, Robert Louis, > 1850-1894
Authors, Scottish > 19th century > Biography.
Écrivains écossais > 19e siècle > Biographies.
Authors, Scottish
1800-1899
documentary film.
Biographical films
Biographies
Documentary films
Documentary films.
Biographical films.
Documentaires.
Films biographiques.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Stevenson was born in Edinburgh the only child of middle class parents. He went to the University of Edinburgh and took a law degree but in spite of his parents' opposition he was intent on being a writer. He suffered from poor health throughout his life but was successful from early in his career. He died in Samoa celebrated the world over. He wrote many travel books and short stories but is best known for his novels mostly with a background of Scottish history. The film covers his life and times and ends with an overview of his work.
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed June 30, 2021).
Physical Description:1 online resource (34 minutes)
Playing Time:00:33:17