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Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, and poet, best known for his adventure novels and children’s literature. His most famous works include "Treasure Island" (1883), a classic pirate adventure story, and "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" (1886), a gripping tale of dual personality. more Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, and poet, best known for his adventure novels and children’s literature. His most famous works include "Treasure Island" (1883), a classic pirate adventure story, and "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" (1886), a gripping tale of dual personality. Stevenson’s writing career flourished in the late 19th century, marking him as a prominent literary figure of the Victorian era. Another notable work is "Kidnapped" (1886), a historical novel centered around the Jacobite movement in Scotland. Stevenson’s vivid storytelling and memorable characters continue to captivate readers worldwide. He spent his final years in Samoa, where he passed away in 1894. less

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