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“I have fallen head over heels into a new tale, The Master of Ballantrae”

Posted on August 15, 2018 by mafalda

[As usual, dots between square brackets indicate cuts made by Colvin. For full, correct and critical edition of this letter, see Mehew 6, 1974.] To Sidney Colvin [Colvin 1911, 3, pp. 41-43] [Saranac Lake, December 24, 1887] My dear Colvin, … Continue reading →

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You just indulge the pleasure of your heart, that’s all; no trouble, no strain

Posted on May 1, 2015 by mafalda

The following records the beginning of work upon Treasure Island, the name originally proposed for which was the Sea Cook. Lloyd (Fanny’s son, then aged 13) on holiday from school had joined the Stevensons at Braemar. Treasure Island had its … Continue reading →

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