Leo Damrosch

Biographer and literary historian, author of Storyteller: The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson, offering expertise on Stevenson's life and works in this interview.

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Jan 8, 2026 • 47min

The strange case of Robert Louis Stevenson

Alastair Benn guests with Leo Damrosch, a biographer and literary historian known for his work on Robert Louis Stevenson. They delve into the revolutionary structure of 'Jekyll and Hyde,' discussing Stevenson's moral conflicts shaped by his Calvinist upbringing. The conversation reveals inspiration from real-life figures and Stevenson's ties to Edinburgh's culture. Damrosch also highlights Fanny Stevenson's vital role as a critic and their shared life in Samoa, emphasizing how Stevenson's illnesses sparked creativity and complex narratives.

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