Robert Louis Stevenson
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The Best Short Works of One of English Literature’s Most Masterful Storytellers Collected in a Single Volume
Known mostly for his seminal full-length works, such as the famous classics Treasure Island and Kidnapped, Robert Louis Stevenson’s masterful short fiction is often overshadowed. Now these pioneering works in the English short story tradition are presented here, collected in a single volume.
Including the beloved novella "The Strange...
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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.
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Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 - 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.
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol 13 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.
86) Les Marquises
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La liberté individuelle avant tout. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), à la courte vie bien remplie, est une star internationale des lettres quand il débarque dans les mers du Sud. L'Ile au trésor (1883) et L'Etrange Cas du docteur Jekyll et de M. Hyde (1886) ont fait de lui un écrivain réputé. Pourtant, aux yeux de beaucoup, c'est dans ses récits de voyage qu'il excelle véritablement, et, autre paradoxe, c'est sa santé fragile qui le pousse...
88) Fábulas
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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...
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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...
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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.
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Table of Contents:
BALLADS
A CHILD'S GARDEN OF VERSES
UNDERWOODS
SONGS OF TRAVEL
THE VAGABOND
YOUTH AND LOVE
WE HAVE LOVED OF YORE
MATER TRIUMPHANS
TO THE TUNE OF WANDERING WILLIE
WINTER
TO DR. HAKE
TO -
IF THIS WERE FAITH
MY WIFE
TO THE MUSE
TO AN ISLAND PRINCESS
TO KALAKAUA
TO PRINCESS KAIULANI
TO MOTHER MARYANNE
IN MEMORIAM E.H.
TO MY WIFE
TO MY OLD FAMILIARS
TO S. C.
THE HOUSE OF TEMBINOKA
THE SONG
THE WOODMAN
TROPIC RAIN
AN END OF TRAVEL
TO S.R....
94) Viajar
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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...
95) Moral Emblems
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“Moral Emblems” is a collection of poems by Robert Louis Stevenson. The poems are accompanied by illustrations and are meant to convey moral messages and lessons through simple yet powerful imagery and wordplay. The poems explore themes such as courage, friendship, love, and perseverance, among others. Through his wit and charm, Stevenson presents these moral lessons in a way that is both entertaining and educational.
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En 1876, un joven Robert Louis Stevenson y su amigo Walter Simpson se embarcaron en una expedición por los canales de Bélgica y del norte de Francia. El periplo, en dos balandros llamados Cigarette y Arethusa, se inició en Amberes el 25 de agosto y terminó en Pontoise, en los alrededores de París, a mediados de septiembre.
En una época en que viajar por placer en un medio de transporte tan incómodo era un hecho inusitado, Stevenson y su amigo...
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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...
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"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...
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En todos nosotros habita la dualidad del bien y el mal. Pero ¿qué pasaría si lográramos acceder a ese mal absoluto y este se apoderara de nuestro cuerpo? Esta es la pregunta que se responde en esta novela, donde el Dr. Jekyll, un doctor pacífico y respetable, crea una fórmula que abre la puerta a un ser que es pura maldad...
Esta historia clásica de Stevenson se acompaña en esta bella edición en tapa dura por ilustraciones a todo color que...