Robert Louis Stevenson

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The Complete Works of Robert Louis Stevenson (eBook, ePUB)

Novels, stories, poems, plays, travel sketches, memoirs, letters and essays - a 19th-century illustrated edition

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This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Works of Robert Louis Stevenson: Novels, Short Stories, Poems, Plays, Memoirs, Travel Sketches, Letters and Essays (Illustrated Edition)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson now ranks among the 26 most translated authors in the world. Content: Biographies: Robert Louis Stevenson by Alexander Japp The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson By Sir Graham Balfour The Life of Mrs Robert Louis Stevenson By Nellie Van De Grift Sanchez Novels: Treasure Island Prince Otto The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Kidnapped Catriona The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses The Master of Ballantrae The Wrong Box The Wrecker The Ebb-Tide Weir of Hermiston St Ives: Being the Adventures of a French Prisoner in England The Great North Road (Unfinished) Heathercat (Unfinished) The Young Chevalier (Unfinished) Poems Short Stories: New Arabian Nights The Merry Men and Other Tales and Fables Island Nights' Entertainments (South Sea Tales) The Plays: Deacon Brodie Beau Austin Admiral Guinea Macaire Travel Sketches: An Inland Voyage Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes Edinburgh - Picturesque Notes The Old and New Pacific Capitals The Amateur Emigrant Across the Plains The Silverado Squatters A Mountain Town in France The Island Literature: A Footnote to History, Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa In the South Seas Essays: Virginibus Puerisque and Other Papers Memories and Portraits Later Essays Juvenilia and Other Papers Memoirs and Letters: Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin Random Memoirs and Portraits Letters from Samoa Letters to Young People The Complete Letters Familiar Studies of Men and Books Records of a Family of Engineers Lay Morals ...

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Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer who made an indelible imprint on the literary world with his captivating stories and distinctive style. Born in Edinburgh, Stevenson battled with ill health from an early age, yet he was prolific in his output, blending keen psychological insights with a flair for adventure. His unconventional upbringing, often spent in the company of his nurse, fostered a vivid imagination, which later flourished into classic tales such as 'Treasure Island' (1883) and 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' (1886). These iconic works, among others, are included in 'The Complete Works of Robert Louis Stevenson,' showcasing his versatile mastery across different genres. Stevenson's works quickly resonated with audiences for their memorable characters, intricate plots, and moral underpinnings. His narrative prowess extended to travel writing, earning acclaim with 'Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes' (1879), which offered a charming and humorous account of his solo trip. In his relatively short life, Stevenson ventured not just through the unexplored corners of fiction, but also across the planet, with his final years creating in the South Seas. His unique blend of adventure, horror, and psychological exploration continues to captivate readers, influencing countless authors and sealing his legacy as a timeless storyteller.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 10600
• Altersempfehlung: ab 14 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. April 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788026833918
• Artikelnr.: 42590341