The Merry Men
Robert Louis Stevenson
The Merry Men
Robert Louis Stevenson
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'The Merry Man' is a short story written by R. L. Stevenson, printed first time in 1882. Stevenson has written this story on the fictional island Eilean Aros. Story narrates Charlie's visit from Edinburgh to this deserted island. Charlie, a Edinburgh University youth leaves Edinburgh and starts a sea voyage to meet his uncle Gordon and cousin Mary. Charlie's intention is to enjoy his vacation and search a hidden treasure. After his father's death, lonely Charlie receives a letter from his uncle Gordon, living an isolated life with his daughter Mary on this deserted island. Gordon realizes him that he is not alone, Aros is like his home, he can come here to meet, enjoy or settle. After reaching Aros Charlie discovers, his pious uncle is now an alcoholic fellow and involves in crime even like murder. Author describes shipwrecks and picturesque scenes. Author describes off shore rocks as merry men in the book.
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