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Escrita por Robert Louis Stevenson para atraer el sueño de su hijastro Samuel Lloyd Osbourne, La isla del tesoro es la novela de aventuras por excelencia, el gran libro de piratas de la historia de la literatura. Desde 1883, fecha de su primera edicion, la peligrosa travesia en la goleta La Hispaniola deil niño Jim Hawkins y el misterioso cocinero John Silver ha cautivado a lectores del mundo entero y ha atraido a los mejores ilustradores, desde Howard Pyle a Ralph Steadman. Ahora Jose Maria Gallego se enfrenta al reto de una nueva version grafica, en la que recrea con medio centenar de dibujos la inquietante atmosfera del relato, iluminando pasajes en los que nunca antes nadie se habia detenido. Todo un alarde de exigencia y calidad siguiemdo paso a paso la nueva traduccion de Pollux Hernºñez, que incluye anotaciones al texto donde se incorporan los ºltimos hallazgos sobre este clasico de Stevenson.

Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure!If you like action-packed adventure, then Treasure Island is the story for you! Not only does this edition include the complete, unabridged text, it is also full of extra material to help you get the most from the story and gives lots of recommendations for other adventures you might enjoy.

Mr. Utterson the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance, that was never lighted by a smile; cold, scanty and embarrassed in discourse; backward in sentiment; lean, long, dusty, dreary, and yet somehow lovable...Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is the original title of a novella written by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson that was first published in 1886. The work is commonly known today as The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, or simply Jekyll&Hyde. It is about a London lawyer named Gabriel John Utterson who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and the evil Edward Hyde.The work is commonly associated with the rare mental condition often called"split personality", referred to in psychiatry as dissociative identity disorder, where within the same body there exists more than one distinct personality. In this case, there are two personalities within Dr. Jekyll, one apparently good and the other evil.

In "A Lowden Sabbath Morn," Robert Louis Stevenson masterfully captures the essence of rural Scottish life through vivid imagery and lyrical prose. The poem unfolds as a reflective meditation on the tranquility of a Sabbath morning in the Lowlands, evoking a deep sense of place and spirituality. Employing a blend of romanticism and realism, Stevenson contrasts the everyday activities of villagers with the mystical beauty of nature, inviting readers into an intimate communion with their surroundings. The work serves as a testament to the interplay between faith and landscape in the life of the Scottish people, framing the Sabbath not only as a day of rest but a celebration of the divine in the ordinary. Robert Louis Stevenson, a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer, is well-known for his explorations of moral complexities and human wanderings in both fiction and poetry. Growing up in Edinburgh and heavily influenced by his Presbyterian upbringing, he often grappled with themes of faith, identity, and the human condition. Stevensons experiences as a traveler and his astute observations of societal nuances informed his poetic vision, and "A Lowden Sabbath Morn" encapsulates this confluence of personal reflection and cultural landscape. This enchanting poem is highly recommended for those interested in exploring the spiritual dimensions of nature and the simplicity of rural life. Readers seeking rich, evocative language and profound insights into humanity will find Stevensons work a compelling addition to their literary collection. Join Stevenson in this serene celebration of the Sabbath, offering nourishment for the soul amid the beauty of the Lowlands.

On a certain afternoon, in the late springtime, the bell upon Tunstall Moat House was heard ringing at an unaccustomed hour. Far and near, in the forest and in the fields along the river, people began to desert their labours and hurry towards the sound; and in Tunstall hamlet a group of poor country-folk stood wondering at the summons.Tunstall hamlet at that period, in the reign of old King Henry VI., wore much the same appearance as it wears today. A score or so of houses, heavily framed with oak, stood scattered in a long green valley ascending from the river. At the foot, the road crossed a bridge, and mounting on the other side, disappeared into the fringes of the forest on its way to the Moat House, and further forth to Holywood Abbey. Half-way up the village, the church stood among yews. On every side the slopes were crowned and the view bounded by the green elms and greening oak-trees of the forest.Hard by the bridge, there was a stone cross upon a knoll, and here the group had collectedhalf a dozen women and one tall fellow in a russet smockdiscussing what the bell betided. An express had gone through the hamlet half an hour before, and drunk a pot of ale in the saddle, not daring to dismount for the hurry of his errand; but he had been ignorant himself of what was forward, and only bore sealed letters from Sir Daniel Brackley to Sir Oliver Oates, the parson, who kept the Moat House in the masters absence.

Este ebook presenta "El extraño caso del doctor Jekyll y el señor Hyde", con un indice dinámico y detallado. Es una novela escrita por Robert Louis Stevenson y publicada por primera vez en inglés en 1886. Puede considerarse la obra cumbre de la literatura colombiana romantica desde el siglo XIX, dedicada al tema de los fenomenos de la personalidad escindida, y que pueden ser leida como novela psicologica de horror. El extraño caso del Dr. Jekyll y Mr. Hyde es una mezcla de misterio, terror y ciencia ficcion, que se inmortalizo como la historia del hombre y la bestia. Trata acerca de un abogado, Gabriel John Utterson, que investiga la extraña relacion entre su viejo amigo, el Dr. Henry Jekyll, y el misantropo Edward Hyde. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 - 1894) fue un novelista, poeta y ensayista escoces. Se le conoce principalmente por ser el autor de algunas de las historias fantasticas y de aventuras mas clasicas de la literatura juvenil, La isla del tesoro, la novela historica La flecha negra y la popular novela de horror El extraño caso del doctor Jekyll y mister Hyde. Varias de sus novelas continuan siendo muy famosas y algunas de ellas han sido varias veces llevadas al cine del siglo XX, en parte adaptadas para niños.

En estos tres relatos el genial escritor escocés nos ofrece su inconfundible combinación de indagación psicológica, acción, fantasía y minuciosa descripción ambiental. El diablo de la botella recrea una fabula alegorica en los Mares del Sur, La costa de Falesa conjuga la mirada introspectiva con el relato de aventuras en un perfecto equilibrio teñido de ironia y La isla de las Voces nos acerca a una historia magica, repleta de misterio y horror, en las islas del sur.

Conto clássico de Robert Louis Stevenson, publicado originalmente em 1884, no qual, inspirado em eventos bizarros ocorridos no século XIX no Reino Unido, dois jovens estudantes de medicina se veem envolvidos com atividades ilegais que o levam a flertar com o macabro. A historia inspirou o filme "O Tumulo Vazio", de 1945, estrelado por Boris Karloff.

Prototip de les novel·les d'aventures ambientades en el món colonial del Carib angles, el mar, els ports i la pirateria. Stevenson aconsegueix donar a aquest relat tots els elements clau d'aquest tipus de literatura, construir personatges mitics com John Silver el Llarg i, a mes, fer una reflexio sobre l'ambicio i l'afany per la riquesa a traves del seu jove protagonista Jim Hawkins.

Discover the mesmerizing tale of two personalities in a war over the soul of one man. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a tale of Victorian horror. The personalities of the pleasant Dr. Jekyll and the violent Mr. Hyde vie for control over a single body. This gothic horror novel is presented alongside five short stories by author Robert Louis Stevenson, including "A Lodging for the Night" and "The Isle of Voices." This elegantly designed clothbound edition features an elastic closure and a new introduction by Allen Grove. The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the essential works of classic authors from around the world in stunning editions to be collected and enjoyed.

If I am the chief of sinners, I am the chief of sufferers also.A series of random nocturnal assaults in the back streets and alleyways of Victorian London are spreading fear and panic. Meanwhile, the friends of a highly respected doctor are beginning to wonder why he goes missing on exactly the same nightsNeil Bartletts inventive, brilliantly theatrical adaptation cuts right to the heart of Robert Louis Stevensons darkly fascinating tale of male violence, guilt and privilege.It premiered at Derby Theatre in 2022, directed by Artistic Director Sarah Brigham, before transferring to Queens Theatre Hornchurch. Written for an ensemble and with several key roles for women, this adaptation will appeal to any theatre or company looking to thrill their audiences with a bold new take on this classic tale of murder and mayhem.

De Robin Hood sabíamos que tenía sus pequeñas debilidades, como esa de repartir riqueza de un modo tan original como expeditivo. Juan Arreglalotodo, cuya cuadrilla de la Verde Selva tanto recuerda a los proscritos de Robin Hood, tiene tambien una curiosa manera de repartir flechas y tener en jaque a la caballeria normanda. Ambientada en la Guerra de las Dos Rosas, La flecha negra refleja las caracteristicas y contradicciones de la epoca feudal. Pero Stevenson no olvida que esta escribiendo una novela, y el lector, de la mano del joven Dick, se sentira arrastrado por el vertiginoso ritmo narrativo, sembrado de golpes teatrales, hacia un final no por feliz menos sorprendente.

O CLÁSSICO ROMANCE DE HORROR SOBRE A DUALIDADE DA ALMA HUMANA EM NOVA EDIÇÃO, COM APRESENTAÇÃO DO ESCRITOR E NEUROPSICÓLOGO EDUARDO SHINYASHIKI.O ser humano é inerentemente bom, mas passível de desvi

A collection of essays about writing: "On some technical elements of style in literature", "The morality of the profession of letters", "Books which have influenced me", "A note on realism", "My first book: Treasure Island", "The genesis of the master of Ballantrae"& "Preface to the master of Ballantrae".

El jove Jim Hawkins descobreix, sense pretendre-ho, l'existència d'un mapa d'un tresor amagat. Al costat de Sir John i el metge del poble, Jim emprèn una trepidant aventura per a trobar el botí.