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Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, to Thomas Stevenson, a lighthouse engineer, and Margaret Isabella Balfour. He was born into a family of lighthouse engineers, though he would eventually choose a different path.

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Following family tradition, Stevenson enrolled at Edinburgh University to study engineering. However, his passion for writing and literature would soon lead him to abandon this career path, much to his father's initial disappointment.

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1871: Declares His Intention to Pursue Writing

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1871: Declares His Intention to Pursue Writing

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After much internal conflict, Stevenson announced to his father his decision to pursue a literary career. As a compromise, he agreed to study law, which he would later qualify in, though he never practiced.

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1876: First Published Work - 'An Inland Voyage'

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1876: First Published Work - 'An Inland Voyage'

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Stevenson's first published work was an account of a canoe trip he took through Belgium and France. This travel writing would become one of his early literary specialties, showcasing his adventurous spirit and keen observational skills.

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Stevenson embarked on a challenging journey to California to pursue his love, Fanny Osbourne. This journey, which nearly killed him, would later inspire some of his travel writings and showed his romantic determination.

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After his arduous journey, Stevenson married Fanny Osbourne in San Francisco. Their partnership would prove crucial to his literary career, with Fanny providing critical feedback on his work and supporting him through illness.

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Originally serialized in a children's magazine, 'Treasure Island' was published as a novel, launching Stevenson to literary fame. This swashbuckling adventure story, featuring the memorable Long John Silver, remains a classic of children's literature.

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1886: Publication of 'Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'

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1886: Publication of 'Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'

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Stevenson wrote this psychological thriller reportedly in just three days while in a fever-induced state. The novel became an immediate success and has remained one of his most famous works, exploring themes of duality and moral ambiguity.

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Seeking a climate better suited to his poor health, Stevenson embarked on a journey to the South Pacific. This journey would lead to his eventual settlement in Samoa and inspire several works about the Pacific islands.

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Stevenson died suddenly from a cerebral hemorrhage at his home, Vailima, in Samoa. The locals, who called him 'Tusitala' (Teller of Tales), buried him at the top of Mount Vaea, where his tomb remains a literary pilgrimage site.