Robert Louis Stevenson

The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol 19 is a collection of works written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is part of the "Swanston Edition" of Stevenson's works, which was published in the early 20th century. The collection likely includes a variety of Stevenson's writings, including fiction, poetry, and essays.

Temperament and poor health motivated Robert Louis Stevenson to travel widely throughout his short life, and before he was celebrated as the author of Treasure Island, A Child's Garden of Verses, and other immortal works, he was known for his travelogues. This collection presents some of his finest writing in that vein, starting with "An Inland Voyage." This 1878 chronicle of a canoe journey through Belgium and France charmingly captures the European...

Un año después de publicar El extraño caso del Dr. Jekyll y Mr. Hyde (1886), Stevenson inició la escritura de sus Fábulas, que no aparecerían hasta 1896, dos años después de su muerte. La libertad que le proporcionaba no exponer esta obra a la reacción de sus lectores le permitió emplear un estilo más descreído y sarcástico, preciso y elíptico. Borges, que las tradujo al español junto a Roberto Alifano, las definió como "una breve...

Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (13 November 1850 – 3 December 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. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)

This collection, published in 1893, is among Stevenson's last finished works. The book consists of a novella entitled The Beach of Falesá, a narrative of a South sea trader who is tricked into marriage; it is said to have influenced Joseph Conrad in writing Heart of Darkness. Also included are the short stories "The Bottle Imp," and "The Isle of Voices"-both magical tales of the South Seas that are sure to delight.

Narrador inolvidable, poeta valioso, viajero y acuñador de anécdotas biográficas, para conocer completamente el universo Stevenson es necesario visitar también su faceta ensayística, a la altura del resto de su obra, didáctica y cercana, pero también rigurosa y precisa. Envidiable. Viajar reúne sus Ensayos sobre viajes, aquellos maravillosos textos en los volcó la que fuera —junto a la literatura— su gran pasión. Una mirada personalísima...

The "Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson" is a collection of letters written by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The letters cover a wide range of topics and provide insight into Stevenson's personal life, as well as his thoughts and experiences as a writer. The letters are arranged chronologically and offer a unique perspective on Stevenson's life, from his childhood and education, to his travels and his writing career. The letters also...

"The Body Snatcher, The Suicide Club, and Other Tales" is a thrilling collection of Robert Louis Stevenson's lesser known novellas and short stories. In this volume you will find the following captivating tales: "The Suicide Club," "The Rajah's Diamond," "The Pavilion On The Links," "A Lodging For The Night," "The Sire De Malétroit's Door," "Providence And The Guitar," "The Merry Men," "Will O' The Mill," "Markheim," "Thrawn Janet," "Olalla," "The...

Die Herren von Hermiston Robert Louis Stevenson - Die Handlung ist in Edinburgh und Umgebung angesiedelt und spielt zur Zeit der Napoleonischen Kriege. Protagonist ist Archie Weir, der Sohn des Lord Oberrichters Adam Weir, dessen Vorbild der berüchtigte Henkerrichter Robert MacQueen Lord Braxfield (17221799) ist. Nach einer öffentlichen Kritik am Vater wird Archie auf das Familiengut Hermiston verbannt, wo er sich in die Nichte der Haushälterin...

Robert Louis Stevenson's "Travel" is a thought-provoking and insightful essay that reflects on the nature of travel and its impact on the human spirit. Stevenson begins by stating that "to travel is to possess the world" and goes on to explore the various ways in which travel broadens one's horizons and enriches their life.