Definition of Stevenson, Robert Louis in English:
Stevenson, Robert Louis
proper nounˈstiːv(ə)ns(ə)nˈstivənsən
(1850–94), Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer; full name Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson. Stevenson made his name with the adventure story Treasure Island (1883). Other notable works: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Kidnapped (both 1886).
Definition of Stevenson, Robert Louis in US English:
Stevenson, Robert Louis
proper nounˈstivənsənˈstēvənsən
(1850–94), Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer; full name Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson. Stevenson, who wrote Treasure Island (1883), is also known for A Child's Garden of Verses, a collection of poetry first published as Penny Whistles in 1885. Oher notable works: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Kidnapped (both 1886).