Robert Louis Stevenson

Wrote Treasure Island, which defined the pirate adventure, and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, which gave the world an enduring image of the divided self, becoming one of the most translated and beloved authors in English.

Major Works

• Treasure Island
• Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
• Kidnapped

Impact Analysis

Stevenson shaped popular fiction for over a century, giving the world the archetypal pirate adventure and a permanent metaphor for human duality.

Historical influence score: 79/100

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