“It is not likely that posterity will fall in love with us, but not impossible that it may respect or sympathize; so a man would rather leave behind him the portrait of his spirit than a portrait of his face.”

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About Robert Louis Stevenson

Scottish novelist of the late 19th century, Stevenson is best known for his adventure novels and ghost stories. His works like *Treasure Island* and *Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde* blend vivid storytelling with psychological depth.

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