Stevenson, Adlai

Ste ven son, Adlai |ˈstēvənsən ˈstivənsən | (1900 –1965 ), US statesman and politician; full name Adlai Ewing Stevenson II. A popular supporter of social reform and internationalism, he was governor of Illinois 1949 –53 and was the unsuccessful Democratic candidate for the presidency 1952 and 1956. He later served as US ambassador to the United Nations 1961 –65.

Stevenson, Robert Louis

Ste ven son, Robert Louis |ˈstivənsən ˈstēvənsən | (1850 –94 ), Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer; full name Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson. Stevenson, who wrote Treasure Island (1883 ), is also known for A Child's Garden of Verses, a collection of poetry first published as Penny Whistles in 1885. Oher notable works: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Kidnapped (both 1886 ).

Stevenson, Adlai

Ste ven son, Adlai |ˈstēvənsən ˈstivənsən | (1900 –1965 ), US statesman and politician; full name Adlai Ewing Stevenson II. A popular supporter of social reform and internationalism, he was governor of Illinois 1949 –53 and was the unsuccessful Democratic candidate for the presidency 1952 and 1956. He later served as US ambassador to the United Nations 1961 –65.

Stevenson, Robert Louis

Ste ¦ven |son |ˈstiːv (ə )ns (ə )n | (1850 –94 ), Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer; full name Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson. Stevenson made his name with the adventure story Treasure Island (1883 ). Other notable works: The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Kidnapped (both 1886 ).

Stevenson

Ste ven son /stíːv (ə )ns (ə )n /名詞 スティーヴンソン 〘Robert Louis ～, 1850 --94; 英国スコットランドの小説家 詩人 随筆家; ｟略 ｠R.L.S.〙.