A Friendship in Letters: Robert Louis Stevenson & J.M. Barrie

Until a couple of years ago, J. M. Barrie’s manuscript letters to Robert Louis Stevenson were presumed lost by Barrie’s biographers. Since Michael Shaw discovered them, he has been enchanted by the correspondence, and has now compiled this first ever edition, bringing both writers’ letters together. The introduction to this fascinating and witty exchange shows why they developed such an intense bond (despite never meeting) and the deep impact their correspondence had on Barrie’s life and work after Stevenson died.

Reviews of A Friendship in Letters: Robert Louis Stevenson & J.M. Barrie

A sparkling epistolary relationship: a meeting of creative minds that is at once playful and serious, affectionate and daring. — Dr Andrew Nash This beautifully-produced volume sets out how a literary friendship can be formed in letters. By turns playful, analytic and poignant. — Professor Penny Fielding Highly personal, completely revealing and, in parts, hilarious; this new collection of letters is both entertaining and illuminating. — Dr Valentina Bold Interesting and accessible. — Louise Welsh This delightful book opens a fascinating window onto a brief but intense friendship. — James Robertson