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ISBN13: 9781025908663
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Plays is a compelling collection of dramatic works by the celebrated author Robert Louis Stevenson, frequently written in collaboration with W.E. Henley. This volume showcases Stevenson's versatile literary talent, extending his mastery of narrative and character into the realm of the Victorian stage. The collection features notable pieces such as Deacon Brodie; or, The Double Life, a gripping exploration of a man torn between respectability and crime, and Admiral Guinea, a powerful moral drama involving themes of piracy and redemption.
These plays offer a fascinating look at the themes that preoccupied Stevenson throughout his career: the duality of human nature, the conflict between outward appearances and inner impulses, and the weight of moral choices. Written with the sharp dialogue and atmospheric depth characteristic of his celebrated prose, these works provide a unique perspective on 19th-century theater. Readers and scholars alike will find Plays to be an essential addition to the Stevenson canon, revealing the dramatic flair of one of literature's most enduring storytellers.
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