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The biography highlights Robert Louis Stevenson's remarkable literary contributions, including classics like Treasure Island and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Despite battling chronic bronchial issues, he remained a prolific writer and adventurer. His early life in Edinburgh and engagement with influential London literary figures shaped his career, with notable encouragement from contemporaries like Andrew Lang and W. E. Henley, who possibly inspired the character of Long John Silver. Stevenson's enduring legacy is marked by his diverse genres and captivating storytelling.