The original works of foreign classics, including the most representative literary masters and the most influential representative works.

Classic historical fiction by R.L. StevensonOriginally written as a boys adventure novel, modern readers will probably consider it more a book for adults.The plot is fairly straightforward: Our Hero, David Balfour, is tricked out of his rightful inheritance by an evil uncle, shanghaied, shipwrecked, partnered with a historical figure (one Alan Breck Stewart) and caught up in the events of an unsolved historical mystery (the Appin Murder). The body of the novel is a day-by-d...

A Child's Garden Of Verses By Robert Louis StevensonAutho rStevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894Illustrator Smith, Jessie Willcox, 1863-1935Title A Child's Garden of Verses

â The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a novella written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published in 1886. It is a gripping tale of the duality of human nature, exploring the themes of good and evil, morality, and identity. The story is set in Victorian London and follows the life of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a respected and wealthy physician, who becomes obsessed with the idea of separating the good and evil within himself. The story begins with Mr. Utterson, a lawyer, who is perplexed ...

The young Robert Louis Stevenson suffered from repeated nightmares of living a double life, in which by day he worked as a respectable doctor and by night he roamed the back alleys of old-town Edinburgh. In three days of furious writing, he produced a story about his dream existence. His wife found it too gruesome, so he promptly burned the manuscript. In another three days, he wrote it again. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was published as a shilling shocker in 1886, and beca...

The original works of foreign classics, including the most representative literary masters and the most influential representative works.

The original works of foreign classics, including the most representative literary masters and the most influential representative works.

The Black Arrow tells the story of Richard Shelton during the Wars of the Roses: how he becomes a knight, rescues his lady Joanna Sedley, and obtains justice for the murder of his father, Sir Harry Shelton.

An absorbing sketch of Stevensons travelling experiences through the Cevennes Mountains in France is presented here. His various adventures have been wonderfully brought to life in these pages. The journey was initially meant as a diversion from stress of his daily life. A pioneering classic of outdoor literature it impresses with its colourful narration and melancholic aura!

Discover the Duality of Human Nature in "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis StevensonStep into a chilling exploration of identity and morality with Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless novella, "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." This gripping tale delves into the dark recesses of the human psyche, revealing how the struggle between good and evil can manifest within a single individual. Set in Victorian London, the story follows the esteemed scientist Dr. ...

"The Silverado Squatters" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a captivating travel memoir that chronicles the author's unconventional journey to California's Napa Valley in the late 19th century. Fleeing the harsh climate of Scotland due to his fragile health, Stevenson embarks on an adventure to seek refuge and inspiration in the rugged landscape of Silverado.Through vivid prose and keen observation, Stevenson paints a vivid portrait of life in the wild frontier, from the rugged beauty o...

"The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses" is an adventure novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson, first serialized in 1883 and published as a book in 1888. Set during the tumultuous Wars of the Roses in 15th-century England, the story follows the young protagonist, Dick Shelton, as he seeks revenge for his father's death and navigates the treacherous political landscape of the time.As Dick becomes embroiled in the conflict between the rival factions of the House of York and the H...