A Child’s Garden Of Verses

By Robert Louis Stevenson. Edited by Colin Heston

A Child’s Garden of Verses is a celebrated collection of poetry by Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1885. This volume, part of the Swanston Edition—a comprehensive and scholarly presentation of Stevenson’s works—appears as Volume XIV in the series, offering readers a carefully curated and historically contextualized version of this beloved classic.

The collection contains over 60 poems that reflect the world through the eyes of a child. Stevenson explores themes such as play, imagination, solitude, illness, and the natural world, capturing the emotional and intellectual landscape of childhood with remarkable sensitivity and lyrical grace. Poems like “My Shadow,” “The Land of Nod,” and “Bed in Summer” have become enduring favorites, celebrated for their rhythm, simplicity, and universal appeal.

The Swanston Edition enhances the reading experience with thoughtful editorial notes, biographical context, and period-appropriate formatting, making it ideal for literary scholars, collectors, and general readers alike. This edition not only preserves the charm and innocence of Stevenson’s verse but also situates it within the broader scope of his literary legacy.