TRAVEL

By Robert Louis Stevenson

Unit Overview

In this unit, you will be reading "Travel" by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. In this poem, the narrator speaks of his wish to travel the world, one day, when he is "a man."

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Growing Up as it relates to the text

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Background

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. He is best known for his novels Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This poem comes from his collection A Child's Garden of Verses.

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Literary Terms & Notes

Below is a flipbook of important terms and notes that will help you understand the passage. It is important that you go over all the terms and notes before reading the excerpt.

Let's Practice

Related Media

TRAVEL' BY ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON - AUDIO RECORDING

Listen to this recording of the poem and follow along as it's read aloud, focusing on their annotations.

NIGEL PLANER TALKS ABOUT ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON

Watch this short clip from an episode from Sky Arts Book Show to learn more about the life and work of Robert Louis Stevenson.

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Travel

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As you read, identify the descriptive language the speaker uses to characterize travel and different places.