Olalla

About “Olalla”

"Olalla" is a short story by Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in the Christmas 1885 issue of The Court and Society Review. It was later included in his 1887 collection The Merry Men and Other Tales and Fables. The story is set in Spain during the Peninsular War, a historical conflict between Spain and France. Stevenson, known for his work as a novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer, wrote the story in a concise and atmospheric style. The setting and themes reflect his interest in historical and cultural contexts. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)