R. L. Stevenson ,

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer known for adventurous stories and vivid prose. He is best remembered for classics such as "Treasure Island" and "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," which made him one of the most influential writers of the late 19th century.

Edinburgh, Scotland Nov 13, 1850 Wikipedia Website
novel poetry essay travel writing adventure horror