The proper pirate : Robert Louis Stevenson's quest for identity / Jefferson A. Singer.
The proper pirate : Robert Louis Stevenson's quest for identity / Jefferson A. Singer.
The proper pirate : Robert Louis Stevenson's quest for identity / Jefferson A. Singer.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
New York Oxford University Press, [2017]
Call Numbers
H 2016/3335
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Language
English
Formats
Physical Description
Physical content
xxii, 200 pages ; 25 cm.
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Introduction -- Jehovah Tsidkenu -- Trapped in the house of Eld -- The bohemian finds a wife and purpose -- "Disobedience dreamed by a loyal son" -- Et ego in Arcadia vixi -- The gothic gnome and the worm of conscience -- The generative turn: the deepening of Stevenson's societal identity -- My hear...
Publication information
Publisher
New York Oxford University Press, [2017]
Edition
First edition.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
[2017]
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Scope and Contents
Summary
"This first full-length psychobiographical analysis of Stevenson examines his life story, providing new insights into how his most significant memories and conflicts shaped the narrative structure and themes of his most celebrated works, Treasure Island; A Child's Garden of Verses; Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; and Kidnapped."--
Alternative Titles
Full title
The proper pirate : Robert Louis Stevenson's quest for identity / Jefferson A. Singer.
Portion of title
Robert Louis Stevenson's quest for identity
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Call Numbers
H 2016/3335
Record Identifier
74VKVqxqENPy
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVqxqENPy
Other Identifiers
ISBN
9780199328543 (jacketed hardcover : alk. paper)
DDC
828/.809
MMS ID
991024011114802626
