Robert Louis: 1244 books

This 1892 play is set in 1820 in Tunbridge Wells, all the action occurring over the span of just ten hours. The prologue by Henley reads (in part)  "A sketch, a shadow, of one brave old time; a hint of what it might have held sublime; a dream, an idyll, call it what you will, of man still Man, and woman—Woman still!"

This is the first adaptation of Treasure Island with great parts for both male and female performers. Inspired by real-life female adventurers, Phil Willmott has changed the gender of several of the central characters without compromising the spirit of Stevenson's classic novel. First produced...

Instead of memorizing vocabulary words, work your way through an actual well-written novel. Even novices can follow along as each individual English paragraph is paired with the corresponding French paragraph. It won't be an easy project, but you'll learn a lot.

One of the most enduringly popular adventure tales, Treasure Island began in 1881 as a serialized adventure entitled "The Sea-Cook"in the periodical Young Folks. Completed during a stay at Davos, Switzerland, where Stevenson had gone for his health, it was published in 1883 in the form we know today.Set...

Being Memoirs Of His Adventures At Home And Abroad, The Second Part: In Which Are Set Forth His Misfortunes Anent The Appin Murder; His Troubles With Lord Advocate Grant; Captivity On The Bass Rock; Journey Into Holland And France; And Singular Relations With James More Drummond Or Macgregor, A Son Of The Notorious Rob Roy, And His Daughter Catriona

After the 32nd chapter of Treasure Island, two of the puppets strolled out to have a pipe before business should begin again, and met in an open place not far from the story. “Good-morning, Cap’n,” said the first, with a man-o’-war salute, and a beaming countenance. “Ah,...

Jim Hawkins est un jeune homme comme les autres. Jusqu'au jour, où un vieux marin vient s'installer à l'auberge de ses parents : "L'amiral Benbow" . Ce marin avait peur d'un homme avec une seul jambe : SILVER ! Par la suite Jim apprend par le marin le secret de l'île au trésor puis ,...

L’histoire se déroule au XVe siècle en Angleterre pendant la période troublée de la guerre des Deux-Roses. Le jeune héros, Richard « Dick » Shelton, découvre que le responsable du meurtre de son père n’est autre que son tuteur, Sir Daniel Brackley. Il rejoint les rangs des hors-la-loi...

For the long nights you lay awake And watched for my unworthy sake: For your most comfortable hand That led me through the uneven land: For all the story-books you read: For all the pains you comforted: For all you pitied, all you bore, In sad and happy days of yore:— My second Mother, my first Wife,...

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Die Schatzinsel erzählt die abenteuerliche Geschichte Jim Hawkins und seinen Freunden auf der Suche nach dem Schatz des Piraten John Flint. Das Buch wurde mehr als 20 mal verfilmt.

Like many of Stevenson's short stories this is also a brilliant piece. Considered one of the first few short stories in English literature the work has a profound message. With deep mystery pervading the atmosphere of the whole narrative this is a captivating and engrossing tale.

A spine-chilling work by Stevenson. The tale is based on some prevalent beliefs of his times when it was believed that madness is hereditary. It further revolves around the idea of vampirism the thirst for blood. With gothic elements and horrifying events this is a highly engrossing work.

Three short stories, including The Beach of Falesa, The Bottle Imp, and The Isle of Voices.