Essays in the Art of Writing collects Robert Louis Stevenson’s reflections on style and the craft of prose. In pieces such as “On Some Technical Elements of Style in Literature” and “A Note on Realism,” the author of Treasure Island examines rhythm, word choice, and the discipline behind seemingly effortless writing.
Stevenson writes as a working artist describing his own apprenticeship, including his famous account of learning to “play the sedulous ape” to admired authors. Graceful and practical, these essays remain a delight for writers and readers interested in how good sentences are built. Download the free EPUB of Stevenson’s thoughts on the writer’s art.