The Poems of Robert Louis Stevenson

The Poems of Robert Louis Stevenson
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781022757752

This definitive collection of Robert Louis Stevenson's poems, edited by William Peterfield Trent, showcases the breadth and depth of the author's poetic talent. From haunting ballads to whimsical verses, Stevenson's words will move and delight readers of all ages. A classic for any poetry lover's library. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A Child's Garden of Verses

A Child's Garden of Verses
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 108
Release: 1916
Genre: Children's literature
ISBN:

A collection of poems evoking the world and feelings of childhood.

Poems for Children

Poems for Children
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: Mercat Press Books
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2000
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 9781841830148

This selection gathers together the best-loved poems from "A Child's Garden of Verses with many less well-known gems from Stevenson's work.

The Swing

The Swing
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: CrissCross AppleSauce Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781942483045

How do you like to go up in a swing? Beautiful illustrations by Julie Morstad bring new delight to this classic poem.

Selected Poems

Selected Poems
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1998
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 9780140435481

The author of Treasure Island and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde reveals his more sensitive, vulnerable face in this collection of verse that ranges widely in style, from folk lyrics to conversational musings, celebrating love, friendship, and nostalgia, among other topics dear to the writer. Reprint.

My Shadow

My Shadow
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2016-03-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1634504135

I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me . . . Inside, outside, climbing up the stairs, or jumping into bed, your shadow may be following you! He may even be one step ahead as you run down the street! Complete with a cast of the whole family, a cat, a dog, and a teddy, this story is for everyone. Little ones who are just discovering their shadows for the first time will find inspiration between these pages, while older, more experienced kids are sure to learn new ways to play with their shadows. Get ready to laugh and giggle and then find the nearest light source and try out some shadows of your own! Sara Sanchez has created soft and inviting illustrations to creatively interpret Robert Louis Stevenson’s original lines from the poem “My Shadow,” which was originally published in his classic for children, A Child’s Garden of Verses. Sanchez’s pictures are filled with humor and help propel this timeless poem into the twenty-first century. My Shadow is sure to become a bedtime favorite for the whole family. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Where Go the Boats?

Where Go the Boats?
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: Creative Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-02-25
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781568463520

Set sail in this accordion-style edition of Stevenson's classic children's verse.

The Land of Nod

The Land of Nod
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-02-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1911171046

Ever wondered about the mysterious place we all visit when we fall asleep? Robert Louis Stevenson's classic children's poem about dreamland is given new life in this wonderfully illustrated book. Accompanied by Robert Hunter's bold and beautiful illustrations, this picture book will bring the beloved Scottish author's work to a whole new generation of young readers.

Underwoods

Underwoods
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: Cosimo Classics
Total Pages: 168
Release: 1887
Genre: History
ISBN:

"Of all my verse, like not a single line; But like my title, for it is not mine." -Robert Louis Stevenson, Underwoods Underwoods (1887), by Robert Louis Stevenson, is a collection of original poetry that Stevenson wrote during one of the most prolific periods of his career. Like his more famous collection, A Child's Garden of Verses, it was inspired by the author's own childhood and is written in both English and his native Scots.