Robert Louis Stevenson

Gebundenes Buch

Treasure Island

Beschreibung

Embark on an enthralling journey alongside young Jim Hawkins as he's thrust into a world of pirates, maps marked with an 'X', and tales of buried gold. Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island" is the quintessential pirate adventure, where treachery lurks at every turn, and the line between friend and foe is ever-shifting. When Jim discovers a secret map in an old sea chest, he sets sail on the Hispaniola, unknowingly joining a crew with mutiny in their hearts. Facing the cunning and ruthless Long John Silver, Jim's courage and wits are tested to the limits. Stevenson weaves a timeless tale of bravery, betrayal, and the irresistible lure of treasure. Set your compass to adventure and discover the story that has captivated readers for generations, reminding us all of the heroism that can be found in the unlikeliest of places.

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: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. März 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 518g
• ISBN-13: 9781922950543
• ISBN-10: 1922950548
• Artikelnr.: 72530191