Books by Robert Louis Stevenson

Der Text, der Stevenson mit einem Schlag berühmt machte: Detektivroman, psychologische Fallstudie und Ausgangspunkt eines modernen, vielfach nacherzählten, verfilmten und interpretierten Mythos. Zwei Kommentare beleuchten aus rechtswissenschaftlich-kriminologischer und aus literaturwissenschaftlicher Sicht die Form, die Entstehungsgeschichte und die ideen-, rechts- und literaturgeschichtlichen Kontexte.

Le jeune Jim Hawkins est le fils du gérant de L'Amiral-Benbow, une auberge située sur la côte de Bristol, en Angleterre. Un jour Billy Bones, un vieux loup de mer chargé d'un coffre, s'installe à l'auberge. Jim est tout à la fois fasciné et terrifié par ce marin colérique, violent et ivrogne, d'autant qu'une obscure menace semble planer sur ce dernier. Cette menace se précise lorsqu'un dénommé Chien Noir, vient trouver Bones et lui tient de sinistres propos puis quand Pew, un pirate aveugle, arrive à l'auberge et donne à Billy Bones « la tache noire » , annonciatrice de mort dans le monde des pirates.

Dans l'auberge tenue par ses parents, le jeune Jim Hawkins fait la connaissance fortuite d'un vieux marin moribond et pétri d'alcool sur qui pèse une terrifiante menace. Après le décès du marin et celui de son propre père, Jim découvre dans les bagages de Billy Bones une carte au trésor, promesse de fortune et d'aventures. Il partage sa découverte avec le docteur Livesey et le chevalier Trelawney, qui embarquent avec lui sur l'Hispaniola. Long John Silver, dont le perroquet ne quitte jamais l'épaule, fait également partie du voyage. Arrivés sur l'île, une bande de pirates dont John Silver se révèle être le capitaine, tente de s'emparer du trésor, multipliant contre l'équipage de Jim les attaques et les traîtrises.

The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Horses. By Robert Louis Stevenson. Originally Published 1916.THE TABLE OF CONTENTSPROLOGUE: JOHN AMEND-ALLBOOK I: THE TWO LADSI. AT THE SIGN OF THE SUN IN KETTLEYII. IN THE FENIII. THE FEN FERRYIV. A GREENWOOD COMPANYV. "BLOODY AS THE HUNTER"VI. TO THE DAY'S ENDVII. THE HOODED FACEBOOK II: THE MOAT HOUSEI. DICK ASKS QUESTIONSII. THE TWO OATHSIII. THE ROOM OVER THE CHAPELIV. THE PASSAGEV. HOW DICK CHANGED SIDESBOOK III: MY LORD FOXHAMI. THE HOUSE BY THE SHOREII. A SKIRMISH IN THE DARKIII. ST. BRIDE'S CROSSIV. THE "GOOD HOPE"V. THE "GOOD HOPE" (Continued)VI. THE "GOOD HOPE" (Concluded)BOOK IV: THE DISGUISEI. THE DENII. "IN MINE ENEMIES' HOUSE"III. THE DEAD SPYIV. IN THE ABBEY CHURCHV. EARL RISINGHAMVI. ARBLASTER AGAINBOOK V: CROOKBACKI. THE SHRILL TRUMPETII. THE BATTLE OF SHOREBYIII. THE BATTLE OF SHOREBY (Concluded)IV. THE SACK OF SHOREBYV. NIGHT IN THE WOODS: ALICIA RISINGHAMVI. NIGHT IN THE WOODS (Concluded): DICK AND JOANVII. DICK'S REVENGEVIII. CONCLUSION

This short novel, published in 1886 by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-94), may well be more familiar in its many stage, film and television adaptations than in its original form, while 'Jekyll and Hyde' has become the shorthand for a character who seems to have a 'split personality'. Stevenson claimed that the main features of the story came to him in a dream, and he wrote it very rapidly, though ill and bedridden at the time. Priced at one shilling (the genre of macabre and horror stories was known as the 'shilling shocker'), it was an immediate success. Though not the first of Stevenson's works to explore the notion of the divided self, in a period where increasing concern was felt about the possible negative sides of discoveries in both the physical and biological sciences, the story clearly struck a chord, and it has remained popular ever since.

This collection of literary essays by Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-94) explores the lives and works of nine writers from around the world and across the centuries, including Victor Hugo, Robert Burns, Walt Whitman and Samuel Pepys. Published together in 1882, the studies here had previously appeared in periodicals, chiefly the Cornhill Magazine, and are known for their conversational style and unusual combination of character assessment and scholarly critique. In his preface, Stevenson describes the book as 'the readings of a literary vagrant', emphasising that the essays were inspired by a genuine personal interest in the authors and their works. Over the course of his own career as a writer, Stevenson published in a wide range of literary forms and genres. Today this collection reveals much about the diversity of his influences and tastes, as well as offering an insight into his moral and aesthetic values.

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), novelist and poet, was descended from a famous Scottish engineering family. His grandfather Robert, his father Thomas, two uncles and a cousin were all noted engineers, particularly known for their lighthouses. This family history, focusing particularly on his grandfather, was written while R. L. Stevenson was living in Samoa, and was published posthumously in 1912. It first outlines the history of the name 'Stevenson' from the thirteenth century. Chapter 1 begins in the mid-eighteenth century, and records Robert Stevenson's birth in 1772, and his father's death. The young Robert worked with his stepfather for the Northern Lighthouse Board and was its sole Engineer from 1808 to 1843. Chapter 2 describes his experiences in that role. Chapter 3 reproduces substantial extracts from Robert's own diary of the construction (1807-1811) of his most famous structure, the Bell Rock lighthouse off Arbroath, which revolutionised lighthouse design.

Young Jim Hawkins has no reason to suspect that Billy Bones, the pensioner who has taken up residence in his father's inn, is anything other than an aging former mariner. But when violent altercations with visitors to the inn leave Billy on death's doorstep, Jim discovers that they all are members of the crew of the notorious pirate Captain Flint, and that Billy has a map that shows the whereabouts of Flint's buried treasure. . . First serialized in a children's magazine between 1881 and 1882 as a coming-of-age story for young readers, Treasure Island has transcended its time and intended audience. Robert Louis Stevenson's novel forged the template for the tale of pirate adventure, and many of its dramatic elements--including buried treasure, treasure maps, and pirate oaths, among others--have become iconic parts of virtually every pirate adventure story written in its wake.

All human beings, as we meet them, are commingled out of good and evil: and Edward Hyde, alone, in the ranks of mankind, was pure evil.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.

Robert Louis Stevenson's prolific gothic thriller, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, is a story of the struggle between good and evil as a man slowly descends into madness. Dr. Jekyll creates a drug that separates the good and evil in his heart, splitting his personality in two with horrific consequences. His wicked alter ego, Mr. Hyde, is the monster that evolves from this ghastly experiment and quickly he becomes a wanted murderer. Set against the foggy backdrop of Victorian London, Dr. Jekyll desperately tries to fix his mistake, but is it too late? First published in 1886, Fantasy and Horror Classics presents this new edition of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, featuring the author's fascinating article, 'Books Which Influenced Me'. This gothic novella is a gripping tale exploring the human psyche and our capacity for both good and evil, not to be missed by lovers of classic horror fiction.

‘An Inland Voyage’ is a fascinating account of a canoe trip made by Stevenson and his good friend Sir Walter Grindlay Simpson from Belgium to France. It is a relaxing account of the their voyage, what they saw and did, their failures as travellers, and no small amount of humour, with Stevenson at one point stranded on a tree as his canoe is swept away.The text has a philosophical offering as well, that the most beautiful adventures in life are not those we seek. It is a story perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing late night read, or those of you looking for the Victorian Bear Grylls.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), was an author with a formidable legacy. You will be hard pressed to find anyone alive today who has not come across his work in one form or another. The brilliant mind behind ‘Treasure Island’ and the ‘Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, has had a profound impact on every aspect of entertainment to this day with his brilliant creations. Despite dealing with ill health all his life he was a prolific traveller, spending his later years in Samoa where he fought vigorously for the rights of the natives, earning their love and respect. R.L Stevenson was a character in his own right, passionate and adventurous, his spirit shines through in his work, from his novels to his travel guides. You simply owe it to yourself to experience his creations, he was a true titan of literature on whose shoulders we all stand.