Myself and the Other Fellow - by Claire Harman (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The life of Robert Louis Stevenson is a gripping adventurous story: his travels, his illness, his struggles to become a writer, his relationships with his volatile American wife and stepfamily, and his friendships and quarrels.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>He thrilled readers the world over with breathtaking tales of pirates (<em>Treasure Island</em>) and monsters (<em>The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde</em>). But the short life of writer Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-94) was as adventurous as almost anything in his fiction. He was both engineer and aesthete, Covenanter and atheist, dutiful son and reckless lover. His travels, illnesses, creative struggles, volatile relationships, and titanic quarrels were the stuff of legend.</p><p>Until now, no biography has done justice to the complex, brilliant, and troubled man who was responsible for so many remarkable literary creations, the least Victorian of Victorian writers. Claire Harman's <em>Myself & the Other Fellow</em> is a fascinating portrait of a man of humor, resilience, and strongly unconventional views, the most authoritative, comprehensive, and perceptive biography of Robert Louis Stevenson to date.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A deeply nuanced portrait of an amazingly complex figure . . . Meticulously researched and well written."--<em>Booklist </em><strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>"Claire Harman's judicious, witty and insightful life is as gratifying as it is poignant."--<em>Washington Post Book World</em><br><br>"Knowledgeable, vastly detailed biography... Harman lucidly analyzes Stevenson's immense variety of writings and his even greater variety of unfinished projects."--<em>Boston Sunday Globe</em><br><br>"[A] shrewd and sparkling biography."--<em>New York Times Book Review</em><br><br>"[A] complex portrait...Harman's kaleidoscopic light suits a man whose personality seemed in a state of constant flux."--The Economist<br><br>"A delight from start to finish. [Harman] is steeped in Stevenson and can match his swift, vivid style."--John Carey, Sunday Times (London)<br><br>"An engaging look at the life and writings of a complex and contradictory fellow... rendered with honesty, integrity and humor."--Kirkus Reviews, starred<br><br>"Everything a literary biography ought to be."--Charlotte Observer<br><br>"Harman's narrative is full, rich, intelligent, and smooth...and is a continuous pleasure to read . . . Uncommonly good."--Literary Review<br><br>"Splendid...Ms. Harman's clear-eyed, wry approach to Stevenson and his colorful coterie will grab you and not let go."--Washington Times<br><br>"Well researched . . . [Harman's] readings of RLS's literary prose are critically strong."--BookForum<br>
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