The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson: The black arrow ; Prince Otto

This volume is part of the established collected editions of Robert Louis Stevenson's works, a series intended to provide a comprehensive and uniform library of the author's prose. These editions gained significant popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as Stevenson's reputation as a master of adventure literature, particularly with titles like The Black Arrow, became firmly entrenched in the English literary canon.

The editorial design of these collections sought to balance accessibility with the aesthetic standards of traditional bookbinding. By grouping disparate works like the historical romance The Black Arrow and the intricate political satire Prince Otto, publishers aimed to highlight the breadth of Stevenson's versatility as both a novelist and a prose stylist. These volumes were widely acquired by both academic institutions and private collectors seeking a complete record of the author's contributions to the Victorian novel.