A Child's Garden of Verses
Robert Louis Stevenson
(Author)
Description
From the author of Treasure Island, this wonderful book of Robert Louis Stevenson's poetry for children is brought to life with splendid illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith.
A Child's Garden of Verses is Robert Louis Stevenson's 1885 collection of cherished children's poems. Over 60 lyrical pieces are featured in this anthology, alongside glorious illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith. The illustrator is known for her beautiful soft lines and colours, and the artwork in this volume brings much joy to Stevenson's poetry.
This volume features the following poems:
- Foreign Children
- The Lamplighter
- The Land of Counterpane
- Bed in Summer
- My Shadow
- The Swing
Product Details
Price
$26.99
Publisher
Hewlett Press
Publish Date
December 27, 2007
Pages
68
Dimensions
5.51 X 8.5 X 0.16 inches | 0.21 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781408633823
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About the Author
Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850 - 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and A Child's Garden of Verses. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson now ranks among the 26 most translated authors in the world. His works have been admired by many other writers.
