Edmund Gosse Visits Robert Louis Stevenson

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  • Arthur C. Young Rutgers University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14713/jrul.v20i2.1359

Keywords:

Sumington Collection, Edmund Gosse, Robert Louis Stevenson

Abstract

Edmund Gosse (1849–1928) was known for his striking portraits of contemporary literary figures.  In this article, Young writes about Gosse's encounter with Robert Louis Stevenson and his family in 1881, using letters from the Symington Collection as his primary sources.

Author Biography

Arthur C. Young, Rutgers University

Rutgers University Libraries

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Published

2012-05-03

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