The Art of Writing and Other Essays

The Art of Writing and Other Essays is a classic essay collection by Robert Louis Stevenson on the subject of literary criticism. On some technical elements of style in literature -- The morality of the profession of letters -- Books which have influenced me -- A note on realism -- My first book: 'Treasure Island' -- The genesis of 'the master of Ballantrae' -- Preface to 'the master of Ballantrae'