Musical settings of poems by Robert Louis Stevenson

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Musical settings of poems by Robert Louis Stevenson often highlight his lyrical and whimsical writing style. Stevenson, best known for his works such as "Treasure Island" and "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde," also wrote a number of poems that are beloved for their melodic qualities and imaginative themes, especially those found in his collection "A Child's Garden of Verses." Many composers have set Stevenson's poetry to music, tapping into the charm and innocence of his verses.

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