Autograph manuscript of Autolycus in service by Robert Louis Stevenson [manuscript], ca. 1880.

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Autograph manuscript of Autolycus in service by Robert Louis Stevenson [manuscript], ca. 1880.

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Autograph manuscript of a three-act play or farce. Autolycus has no connection with Shakespeare's Autolycus except the common name, which may have been suggested by a vague similarity of character. The third act appears not to be finished, though its length suggests little to be added. The fourth sheet is wanting, leaving a gap in the text. This is the only nearly complete ms. among several which are cataloged herewith (N.b.32, N.b.33). On the versos of 11 leaves of the MS is a draft of the first six scenes of Act I, representing a somewhat different version of some scenes, probably earlier than the nearly complete version. The portion of text originally written on the fourth sheet of the long version, and later lost, is here supplied.

32 leaves ; 33.5 x 20.5 cm.

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Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894

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Robert Lewis (later changed to "Louis") Balfour Stevenson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on November 13, 1850. He attended the University of Edinburgh intending to become a civil engineer like his father, but ill health curtailed his studies and prompted him to travel to warmer climates. This inspired Stevenson to write stories, novels and essays about his travels. While in France he met American artist Fanny Osbourne. The two fell in love, and in 1879 Stevenson traveled to California, where he...

Field, Isobel, 1858-1953

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Isobel Field was the step-daughter of Robert Louis Stevenson. From the description of Isobel Field papers, 1949-1952. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122510426 Epithet: née Osbourne step-daughter of R L Stevenson British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001123.0x0002de Step-daughter of Robert Louis Stevenson. From the description of Typed letters signed (2) : Serena, Carpinteria, Californ...