Thus I Lived with Words

Robert Louis Stevenson and the Writer’s Craft

by Annette R. Federico

University of Iowa Press

Muse Books

Biographies & Memoirs , Nonfiction (Adult)

Pub Date 15 Nov 2017

Archive Date 15 Jan 2018

I am reviewing a copy of Thus I Lived With Words through University of Iowa Press/Muse Books and Netgalley:

The thing Robert Louis Stevenson who lived from 1850-1894 loved to talk about most was the Craft of Writing.

Stevenson belonged to the newly commercial literary world, the start of the era of mass readership, marketing and celebrity. A time when writers were often revered. He gave plenty of practical advise for writers. Stevenson believed the greatest thing a writer could do was find an appetite of joy.

I give Thus I Lived With Words five out of five stars!

Happy Reading

Thus I Lived with Words is an excellent study of the works of Robert Louis Stevenson, and extensive tips from him on writing, both to please yourself and the public. Annette R. Federico has researched this very thoroughly, bringing us quotes and recommendations from him to cover every aspect of writing - and reading, as well. This is a book I will want to read again at leisure, and share with my family.

I received a free electronic copy of this novel from Netgalley, Annette R. Federico, and University of Iowa Press in exchange for an honest review. Thank you all, for sharing your work with me.