Virginibus Puerisque and Other Papers by Robert Louis Stevenson (GT897)

Published 1922: A New Impression / Hardcover / Very Good Condition

Original half leather over blue embossed cloth with gilt block ribbon titles on the spine. 278 very clean and bright pages, gilt top edge, previous owners details on rear endpaper, mild speckled edges. Boards slightly rubbed with time and frayed along the spine tips and corners consistent with age. A very scarce edition. (GT897)

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In this collection of essays, Robert Louis Stevenson reflects on love, marriage, youth, and the human condition with a blend of wit, insight, and poetic charm. Written in the late 19th century, these essays explore the complexities of personal relationships and social conventions, capturing Stevenson's unique perspective on life's joys and challenges. Virginibus Puerisque invites readers to ponder the timeless themes of innocence, experience, and the pursuit of happiness. [Google Books]