Robert Louis Stevenson

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The Black Arrow

Beschreibung

In Robert Louis Stevenson's The Black Arrow, readers are transported to 15th-century England during the Wars of the Roses. The novel follows young Dick Shelton, who embarks on a quest to avenge his father's murder. Along his journey, Dick forms a steadfast alliance with the enigmatic Black Arrow, a mysterious outlaw. Their adventures include daring rescues, shifting loyalties, and castle sieges, all set against a backdrop of chivalry, honor, and treachery. The themes of justice, loyalty, and the human spirit's capacity to endure challenges are as important today as they were when the novel was written over a century ago. The Black Arrow remains a captivating work of historical fiction, offering both entertainment and profound insights into human nature and history.

Autor

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish writer born on November 13, 1850, in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. He became renowned for his diverse body of work, which includes novels, essays, poetry, and travel writing. Some of his most celebrated works are Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped, and A Child s Garden of Verses. Stevenson was educated at the University of Edinburgh and attended both the Edinburgh Academy Senior School and Edinburgh Law School. Although initially studying law, he pursued a career in writing, drawing inspiration from authors such as Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, Walter Scott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Guy de Maupassant. He married Fanny Stevenson in 1880, and they lived together until his death in 1894. Stevenson s writing often explored themes of adventure, morality, and the duality of human nature, particularly evident in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. He spent the latter part of his life in Samoa, where he passed away on December 3, 1894, at the age of 44. His works have left a lasting impact on literature, influencing generations of writers and readers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Living Book Press
• Seitenzahl: 314
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. März 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 445g
• ISBN-13: 9781761531415
• ISBN-10: 1761531417
• Artikelnr.: 72529707