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The Life and Work of Robert Louis Stevenson

Elysium Ensemble

Hossick, Malcolm

Television Director: Hossick, Malcolm

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Narrator: Hossick, Malcolm

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Year of Production: 2000

Playing Time: 00:33:18

Catalogue Number: L7907DVD

UPC: 709629279070

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Stevenson was born in Edinburgh the only child of middle class parents. He went to the University of Edinburgh and took a law degree but in spite of his parents' opposition he was intent on being a writer. He suffered from poor health throughout his life but was successful from early in his career. He died in Samoa celebrated the world over. He wrote many travel books and short stories but is best known for his novels mostly with a background of Scottish history. The program covers his life and times and ends with an overview of his work.