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Robert Louis Stevenson is a famous Scottish writer and many of his novels are well known and have been adapted for film and television. This compendium is a collection of his seven best novels. Treasure Island (1883) is his famous pirate story, featuring buried treasure and adventure on the high seas. Prince Otto (1885) is an action romance set in the fictional Germanic state of Grünewald. The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886), features a benevolent and intelligent doctor who turns into a monster after drinking a drug intended to separate good from evil. Kidnapped (1886) is a…mehr

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Robert Louis Stevenson is a famous Scottish writer and many of his novels are well known and have been adapted for film and television. This compendium is a collection of his seven best novels. Treasure Island (1883) is his famous pirate story, featuring buried treasure and adventure on the high seas. Prince Otto (1885) is an action romance set in the fictional Germanic state of Grünewald. The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886), features a benevolent and intelligent doctor who turns into a monster after drinking a drug intended to separate good from evil. Kidnapped (1886) is a historical novel centred on a boy called David Balfour's during the Jacobite troubles in Scotland. The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses (1888) is a historical romance and adventure novel set during the Wars of the Roses. The Master of Ballantrae (1889), is a breathtaking tale of revenge, set in Scotland, America, and India. Catriona (1893), also known as David Balfour, is a sequel to Kidnapped, and tells of David Balfour's further adventures. These stories are exciting and masterful, a great addition to any bookshelf.
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Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, essayist, and poet born in 1850 in Edinburgh. From a young age, he struggled with serious health issues, which influenced his fascination with human nature and morality. Despite these challenges, he became a prolific writer, gaining widespread recognition for works such as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.Stevenson traveled extensively, often seeking warmer climates to alleviate his health problems. His adventurous spirit led him to Samoa, where he spent his final years actively engaged in the local community and politics. His writing evolved from romantic tales of adventure to more profound explorations of human nature and society, reflecting the moral complexities of his time.Stevenson's works have had a lasting impact on literature and culture, inspiring future generations of writers. Despite a fluctuating reputation during his lifetime, today he is celebrated for his masterful storytelling, vivid characters, and exploration of duality and identity. His influence remains strong, and he continues to be one of the most translated authors in the world.