Robert Louis Stevenson

Il Diavolo nella bottiglia fa parte della raccolta Intrattenimenti delle notti sull'isola. Fu composto fra il dicembre 1889 e il gennaio del 1890 mentre l'autore si trovava a Honolulu; pubblicato nel 1891 sull'Herald di New York e successivamente, sul Black and White di Londra fu infine tradotto nell'idioma di Samoa per una rivista locale. Lo stile di classica semplicit utilizzato dall'autore, da lui stesso ritenuto "affine ai racconti popolari delle Hawaii per ingenuit e qualit dell'immaginazione", si prestava bene a questo scopo. Motivo ispiratore del racconto, quello di uno scellerato patto con le potenze infernali per ottenere successo in vita ma l'inevitabile perdita dell'anima dopo la morte, trova la sua origine nelle narrazioni favolistiche dell'area romantica germanica, basti pensare allo Spiritus familiaris dei Grimm o al ben pi celebre Dottor Faust di Goethe. Occorre anche ricordare che la vicenda, ambientata nelle isole Hawaii, s'inserisce a pieno titolo nel filone esotico, proprio del carattere cosmopolita di un ampio settore della letteratura inglese, i cui autori, a partire da Defoe fino a Conrad, a Kipling e a Lawrence, amano collocare le vicende narrate nelle loro opere in paesi lontani.

The disturbing Mr. Hyde is making his repugnant presence known in late 19th Century London. But punishment for his vile acts are always parried by the good, and well-respected, Dr. Jekyll. Soon, the secret relationship between the two men will be revealed. A classic that continues to be referenced today, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde will forever be locked in literary history.

Noget ondt er på færde i London. Edward Hydes truende skikkelse hærger i gaderne, brager ind i kvinder, tramper børn ned og myrder tilmed en gammel mand. Men hvem er Hyde? Og hvilken forbindelse har han med den respektable doktor Henry Jekyll? Lix 24.9 - ml=8.8 lo=16.1

Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "buccaneers and buried gold". Its influence is enormous on popular perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an "X", schooners, the Black Spot, tropical islands, and one-legged seamen bearing parrots on their shoulders. Treasure Island was originally considered a coming-of-age story and is noted for its atmosphere, characters, and action. It is one of the most frequently dramatized of all novels. It was originally serialized in the children's magazine Young Folks from 1881 through 1882 under the title Treasure Island, or the mutiny of the Hispaniola, credited to the pseudonym "Captain George North". It was first published as a book on 14 November 1883, by Cassell & Co.

Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "buccaneers and buried gold". Its influence is enormous on popular perceptions of pirates, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an "X", schooners, the Black Spot, tropical islands, and one-legged seamen bearing parrots on their shoulders. Treasure Island was originally considered a coming-of-age story and is noted for its atmosphere, characters, and action. It is one of the most frequently dramatized of all novels. It was originally serialized in the children's magazine Young Folks from 1881 through 1882 under the title Treasure Island, or the mutiny of the Hispaniola, credited to the pseudonym "Captain George North". It was first published as a book on 14 November 1883, by Cassell & Co.

Good and evil, right and wrong. Both are seen through the eyes of John Utterson, a lawyer and friend of the scientist Dr. Jekyll. After hearing the alarming account of the horrendous trampling of a small girl "like some damned juggernaut" by a violent man named Mr. Hyde, who also holds a connection to the lawyer's dear friend, Utterson's curiosity gets the better of him and he begins to investigate. As he probes further into the events and the hidden life of Mr. Hyde, Utterson slowly uncovers a terrifying and ghastly story. The young Robert Louis Stevenson suffered from repeated nightmares of living a double life, in which by day he worked as a respectable doctor and by night he roamed the back alleys of old-town Edinburgh. In three days of furious writing, he produced a story about his dream existence. His wife found it too gruesome, so he promptly burned the manuscript. In another three days, he wrote it again. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was published as a "shilling shocker" in 1886, and became an instant classic. Includes unique illustrations.

Treasure Island: Large Print By Robert Louis Stevenson A masterful tale of ''buccaneers and buried gold''. First published in the children's magazine Young Folks, and considered a coming of age story, it is an adventure tale of superb atmosphere, character, and action, as well as a wry commentary on the ambiguity of morality-as seen in Long John Silver-unusual for children's literature then and now. It is one of the most frequently dramatised of all novels, and its influence on popular lore about pirates can not be overestimated.

One of the most beloved adventure stories of all time, "Treasure Island" is a swashbuckling tale of the search for hidden treasure. When an old sea captain by the name of Billy Bones dies at the Admiral Benbow Inn on the west coast of England during the mid-1700s, Jim Hawkins, the innkeeper's son, and his mother discover a treasure map among his belongings. Jim shows the map to some local acquaintances, Dr. Livesey and Squire Trelawney and together they plan an expedition to find the treasure. Together they set sail aboard the "Hispaniola" led by Captain Smollett in search of Treasure Island. Amongst the crew are numerous former pirates, who are led to mutiny by "Long John" Silver, a one-legged Bristol tavern-keeper who has been hired as the ship's cook. Written in the late 19th century, Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island" dramatically depicts maritime life, rich with all its perils, in an adventure that investigates the nature of good and evil itself. This edition is illustrated by N. C. Wyeth and is printed on premium acid-free paper.