Robert Louis Stevenson
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Two historical adventure novels from the author of Treasure Island, as well as a rare travel memoir of his experiences in the Pacific Islands.
The Master of Ballantrae: In this tragic tale of a family divided by the eighteenth-century Jacobite rising, two brothers join opposing sides of the conflict. The story follows their epic rivalry from Scotland to the high seas and the American wilderness.
Kidnapped: This adventure novel, inspired by true...
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A short thriller and a comic crime novel by the author of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde explore murderous greed in nineteenth-century Scotland.
The Wrong Box: Two elderly brothers, Joseph and Masterman, are the last surviving members of an investment agreement known as a tontine. All their two nephews have to do to inherit everything is make sure Joseph outlives Masterman. But that's easier said than done. Robert Louis Stevenson cowrote...
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"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a gripping and chilling tale of duality, morality, and the darker aspects of human nature. Set in Victorian London, the story follows the respected Dr. Henry Jekyll, a scientist who becomes obsessed with separating his good and evil impulses.
As Jekyll's experiments progress, he unwittingly unleashes his malevolent alter ego, Mr. Hyde, a figure of pure evil. Stevenson's narrative...
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Keawe es un hawaiano que decide conocer otras tierras y se embarca en un buque que se dirige a San Francisco, donde descubre una casa preciosa, cuyo dueño parece triste y solo. Keawe se pregunta cómo el dueño de una casa tan hermosa puede ser tan infeliz. Tras enseñarle su mansión, el anciano le muestra una botella de vidrio blanco en cuyo interior se pueden ver los colores cambiantes del arco iris, además de un diablillo. Este diablillo le...
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Una noche el príncipe Florizel de Bohemia y su asistente el coronel Geraldine, de incógnito en una taberna de Londres, conocen a un curioso joven que les introduce en un extraño y exclusivo club: el de los Suicidas, en el que cada noche el azar decide quién debe morir y quien debe ser el ejecutor de esta muerte... A partir de aquí, se desarrollan una serie de aventuras, entre Londres y parís, hasta llegar al desenlace de la historia.
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Londres, a fines del siglo XIX, es un modelo de ciudad moderna: suntuosos edificios, calles iluminadas por faroles de gas, elegantes carruajes y peatones refinados... Sin embargo, en medio de tanto esplendor, empiezan a surgir los indicios de una amenaza, a través de los crímenes de un tal señor Hyde. A lo largo de un relato que mantiene en vilo al lector, Stevenson va desvelando poco a poco las claves de ese siniestro personaje, hasta llegar al...
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Immerse yourself in a captivating anthology of 194 timeless poems, meticulously curated from the literary treasures of Robert Louis Stevenson and other renowned poets. This unabridged collection transports you to a realm of imagination, emotion, and profound insights. From the haunting melodies of "Requiem" to the whimsical adventures of "The Land of Story-Books," each verse paints vivid pictures and stirs the depths of your soul. Prepare to be enchanted...
8) Quick Classics Collection: Gothic: Turn of the Screw, Dracula, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr
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Horror, mystery and suspense abound in this collection of the nation's favourite gothic stories. Relieve the fear that these tales have been igniting in listeners for over one hundred years. This bundle features The Turn of the Screw by Henry James, Dracula by Bram Stoker, and Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, and is narrated by a trio of beloved voices from the screen and stage.