Robert-Louis Stevenson - Libros y biografía

New Arabian Nights by Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1882, is a collection of short stories previously published in magazines between 1877 and 1880. The collection contains Stevenson's first...

The book which made Stevenson famous, and has since become a classic among tales of adventure, to be ranked with "Robinson Crusoe". Its appearance did much more than establish him as a writer for boy...

MR. UTTERSON the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance, that was never lighted by a smile; cold, scanty and embarrassed in discourse; backward in sentiment; lean, long, dusty, dreary, and yet somehow...

Treasure Island, published in 1883, gave Stevenson his first popular success, and it's easy to see why it remains a favorite of readers of all ages. The tale of young Jim Hawkins and his unlikely band...

In Robert Louis Stevenson's "A Christmas Sermon", the author reflects on the true spirit of Christmas and the virtues that should be celebrated during the holiday season. Written in a poetic and thought-provoking...

Kidnapped - Robert Louis Stevenson - Being memoirs of the adventures of David Balfour in the year 1751: how he was kidnapped and cast away; his sufferings in a desert isle; his journey in the wild highlands;...

The book which put Stevenson's name in the mouth of the ' man in the street,' lifted him at a single bound to a place among men of the time and, by the still greater sensation which it created in America,...

Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Ballads' is a collection of poems that showcases the author's versatility in storytelling through verse. Known for his works of adventure and suspense, Stevenson brings his knack...

In Robert Louis Stevenson's Familiar Studies of Men and Books, the reader is treated to a collection of essays that blend literary criticism with personal reflection. Written in a conversational and engaging...

Robert Louis Stevenson's 'In the South Seas' is a captivating collection of travel essays that provide a vivid and detailed account of his experiences exploring the South Pacific islands. Filled with...

Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Island Nights' Entertainments' is a captivating collection of three distinct tales set against the backdrop of the South Pacific. With a blend of adventure, romance, and mystery,...

In the collection of essays titled 'Lay Morals, and Other Papers' by Robert Louis Stevenson, the author delves into various moral issues that were prevalent during the Victorian era. Stevenson's literary...

The Black Arrow is an 1888 novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is both an historical adventure novel and a romance novel. It first appeared as a serial in 1883 with the subtitle "A Tale of Tunstall Forest"...

In 'An Inland Voyage' by Robert Louis Stevenson, the reader is taken on a journey through the scenic waterways of France. Written in a descriptive and vivid style, Stevenson captures the beauty of the...

Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Tales and Fantasies' is a collection that showcases the author's versatility in storytelling, with a blend of adventure, mystery, and supernatural elements. Stevenson's literary...

Robert Louis Stevenson's book 'New Poems, and Variant Readings' showcases a collection of poetry that reflects the diverse themes and emotions of the Victorian era. Stevenson's literary style is characterized...

In 'Tales and Fantasies' by Robert Louis Stevenson, readers are transported to a world of captivating storytelling and imaginative adventures. This collection of short stories showcases Stevenson's masterful...

Treasure Island (originally titled The Sea Cook: A Story for Boys) is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, telling a story of "buccaneers and buried gold". It is considered a...

Stevenson's second longer work of fiction is the greatest imaginable jump from the buccaneering story of Treasure Island with which he first came before a large public. Prince Otto is difficult to classify;...

This edition is one the most complete Stevensonia collections. It contains a wealth of his essays, memories and records. The essays brought together under this title are chiefly Stevenson's reflections,...

This edition contains the most important and best known short stories, that were not included in other prominent collections. Included are: The Body-Snatcher Thrawn Janet Will O' the Mill The Treasure...

Mr. Henry James, speaking of the quarrel between Alan Breck and David Balfour in Kidnapped, declares that he knows of " few better examples of the way genius has ever a surprise in its pocket — keeps...

The sequel to Kidnapped, written after an interval of six years, marks, as is pointed out in the chapter on the former work, a notable development of Stevenson's powers. In Kidnapped the Appin murder...

The title of the volume which includes The Beach of Falesa, The Bottle Imp, and The Isle of Voices. The 'Beach' turns on the native dread of the spirit-devils in the woods, interwoven with which is the...

This volume includes the collected letters of the well-known author. Hundreds and hundreds of writings are included, divided into the following sections: Letters From Samoa Letters To Young People Student...

This edition comprises the four dramatical plays that the well known author wrote in his lifetime: Deacon Brodie Beau Austin Admiral Guinea Macaire

In the South Seas, as here available to the reader, is the result of a journey on the 'Casco' together with Stevenson's mother, wife and stepson. The earlier parts, those on the Marquesas and Paumotos,...

This edition contains the whole of Mr. Stevenson's poetical works, divided into the following sections: A Child's Garden Of Verses The child alone Garden Days Envoys Underwoods Ballads Songs Of Travel...

This tale of adventure, for the most part in a strain of romantic comedy, belongs to the last two years of Stevenson's life. It tells of the adventures of a French Napoleonic soldier who got captured...

This edition includes the most important travel writings by the famous author: The Silverado Squatters Across The Plains The Amateur Emigrant Cockermouth And Keswick - A Fragment An Autumn Effect A Winter's...