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Why Author Robert Louis Stevenson Gave His Birthday To A Child Unhappy With Her Christmas Birthday
The famous writer made headlines by “legally” transferring his own birthday to a young child who wanted a different one
Birthdays are a special day of the year for each individual to mark the passing of another year of their lives. In particular, children often cherish these personal holidays, as they not only are the object of attention for a day, but also have tangible proof that they are getting older and closer to being an adult. Unfortunately, not every young person likes the day on which they were born, as not all birthdays are equal. That’s exactly why famed author and poet Robert Louis Stevenson legally bequeathed his own birthday to a young girl who didn’t believe her own, which was on Christmas day, was special enough.
Scottish born Stevenson became a celebrated writer and poet, whose memorable works included Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and Kidnapped. Having passed away in 1894, he remains a viable author who has reached classic status and is still read widely. In 2018, he was the 26th most translated author in the world, just one spot behind Charles Dickens.
