Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 — 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, travel writer, and essayist. He was a celebrity during his lifetime for works like "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and "Treasure Island." Now he is one of the most translated authors in the world. "Lay Morals and Other Papers" is a wonderful collection of essays including works like "Father Damien," "The Pentland Rising," "The Day After To-morrow," and "The Great North Road."