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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, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde will forever be locked in literary history.
Il primo romanzo di uno degli autori più importanti della letteratura mondiale. Pubblicato nel 1877 su una rivista londinese, il testo è stato riscoperto solo nel 1982 grazie a una lettera ritrovata nell’università di Yale che ne attesta la paternità dello scrittore scozzese.Come molte opere prime, "Una vecchia canzone" presenta una buona dose delle tematiche che, seppur non del tutto sviluppate, caratterizzano le opere più mature di Stevenson. Per i lettori affezionati alla penna de "Lo strano del dottor Jekyll e del signor Hyde" e de "L’isola del tesoro", questo libro sarà un tuffo nella sua genesi artistica e stilistica. La dualità della natura umana, la coesistenza di male e bene all’interno della nostra coscienza, il costante confronto con le regole sociali prestabilite, la ricerca di un'oasi di pace—"Una vecchia canzone", dal titolo così calzante, leggerà come una storia attempata, ben incastonata nella sua epoca, ma con una verticalità trasversale capace di arrivare ai lettori di oggi.Questo audiolibro è stato realizzato in collaborazione con Edizioni Clichy.Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (1850-1894) è stato uno scrittore britannico. Uno degli scrittori più famosi e influenti di sempre, i suoi libri hanno segnato la rotta per molti generi che si sono sviluppati in seguito. Tra le sue opere più famose ricordiamo "Lo strano caso del dottor Jekyll e del signor Hyde" e "L’isola del tesoro".
Many of the horror stories of monsters and ghouls, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Robert Louis Stevenson: Die Schatzinsel | Neue Ausgabe, mit den original Illustrationen von Georges Roux und der legendären Schatzkarte, von Stevenson selbst gezeichnet | »Die Schatzinsel« gehört zu jenen faszinierenden Büchern, die über Jahrzehnte hinweg von Generationen abenteuerlustiger Jungs (und Mädchen) immer wieder aufs Neue gelesen werden. Die Idee zum Buch entstand für Robert Louis Stevenson, als er für seinen Stiefsohn die Karte einer Insel skizzierte. Er berichtet später davon: Die Gestalt dieser Insel befruchtete meine Phantasie außerordentlich. Da waren Buchten und Hafenplätze, die mich entzückten, [...] und im Bewusstsein einer Schicksalsbestimmung nannte ich mein Erzeugnis »Die Schatzinsel«. Als der Roman 1883 in London erschien, wurde er sofort ein überragender Bestseller.
Uncovering a governmental conspiracy to frame a friend for murder puts David Balfour on the run and striving to protect the woman he's come to love.Released with the title David Balfour when originally released in the United States, Catriona is Robert Louis Stevenson's follow-up to Kidnapped. David Balfour, hero of both books, is made a target by his willingness to testify in favor of a friend falsely accused of murder. His stubborn sense of justice will get him challenged to a duel in which he is clearly overmatched, plotted against, pursued and kidnapped once again. In the midst of the action a fledgling romance appears, as David meets the endearing Catriona, a woman more than a few readers have also been smitten with. Misunderstandings, conniving family members and outright villains combine to keep them from one another and their romance seems doomed before it begins. The story rolls along against a richly depicted historical backdrop of the 18th century, with the author stirring many historical characters, places, and even ships into his tale of adventure and long-suffering love rewarded at last. First published in 1893, Catriona was the last novel the author completed on his own before his untimely death at 44 years of age.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Catriona is both modern and readable.
An indescribably evil madman lurks beneath the prim and proper façade of Victorian London causing Mr. Utterson to vow, "If he shall be Mr. Hyde, I shall be Mr. Seek!" You may think you know the story of Jekyll and Hyde, but as the layers of mystery are peeled off one by one, the shadowy gothic suspense will keep you riveted to the end. This science fiction thriller has permeated the English language making the term "Jekyll and Hyde" synonymous with dual personality. Find out why in the story that came to Stevenson in a feverish nightmare and has inspired writers and artists for well over a century. Unabridged 1886 edition.Keynote Classics¿ Feature an Introductory Key, explanatory footnotes, and wide margins for note-taking to help readers get more from their reading experience, and remember, discuss, or write more confidently about classic literature. They begin with an Introductory Key to the work with hints about what to look for to find deeper meaning. Unlike other literature study guides, they contain no spoilers and don't specify themes, motifs, and symbols found in the novel. Instead, they point out general ideas and things to pay attention to that help you find your own interpretations. Footnotes help foster understanding, and historical context about the author and the prevailing culture provides important perspective. Questions are provided at the end to help inspire discussion or essay topics. Teachers recommend that you read actively and engage with the text to help you draw on your own knowledge and experience to get more out of a novel. Keynote Classics¿ paperbacks provide more space in the margins for writing down thoughts, connections, and interpretations as you read. Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh in 1850. Suffering from chronic lung disease, he traveled the world in search of health and happiness, finally settling with his wife and family in the south seas island of Samoa. In addition to this book, he is noted for the adventure novel, Treasure Island, the poetry collection, A Child's Garden of Verses, and numerous essays, short stories, and travel books.
A vida de Jim Hawkins nunca mais será a mesma depois de conhecer Billy Jones. O velho lobo do mar possui um mapa que mostra o local onde está escondido um tesouro de pirata. Agora o mapa está com Jim e ele parte em uma expedição sem imaginar o que o aguarda ¿ seja navegando pelo mar ou em terra firme.
17 ar gamla David Balfours foraldrar har gatt bort nyligen och han forsoker hitta sin plats i varlden. En dag far David ett brev som han ska leverera till Shaws hus dar hans farbror Ebenezer bor. Men nar han fragar om vagen dit far han bara hora berattelser om hur huset ar en plats for radsla och ondska...-
Markheim ist ein skrupelloser Raubmörder. Doch die Begegnung mit einem mysteriösen Fremden führt ihm vor Augen, wohin sein Lebenswandel ihn geführt hat.
Auf einer der Inseln von Hawai lebt Keola zusammen mit seiner Frau und deren Vater Kalamake. Eines Tages kommt er hinter das Geheimnis des unermeßlichen Reichtums seines Schwiegervaters: Dieser bedient sich magischer Kräfte. Als Keola auch etwas für sich fordert, lädt er den Zorn des Zauberers auf sich ...
Pomiedzy uznanym lekarzem dr Henrym Jekyllem, a posepnym i nieprzystepnym Edwardem Hyde'em bez watpienia istnieja pewne powiazania. Londynski prawnik Utterson uwaza, ze jeden jest zastraszany przez drugiego. Gdy z rak Hyde'a ginie parlamentarzysta sir Andrew Carew, a znajomy Jekylla umiera z szoku po tym, jak dowiaduje sie o nim pewnych rzeczy, policja i Utterson coraz bardziej interesuja sie postacia lekarza. -
Alors que la guerre des Deux-Roses ravage l'Angleterre, le jeune orphelin Dick Shelton a rejoint, dans la foret de Tunstall, la confrerie de La Fleche Noire. Dick n'a qu'un seul but : devenir un chevalier hors pair, capable de transpercer de son epee son tuteur et l'assassin de son pere, Sir Daniel Brackley. Mais ce qui devait etre une vengeance personnelle prend rapidement des proportions demesurees. Entraine dans un conflit opposant York et Lancaster, Dick doit un faire un choix crucial pour l'avenir de l'Angleterre et sa propre destinee...Heroisme, trahisons, romance, scenes de combats, et decors a la Robin des bois ce roman dresse le portrait palpitant d'une des periodes la plus tumultueuse de l'Angleterre. Stevenson, auteur de L'Ile au tresor nous plonge dans un Moyen-Age ou l'honneur et l'esprit chevaleresque se melent a une histoire riche en peripeties.-
En Angleterre, la famille Finsbury est tiraillee par une tontine : un groupe de personnes qui cotise a part egale ; le dernier en vie etant l'heureux gagnant de la mise totale. Seuls Joseph et Masterman Finsbury sont en vie. Si l'un d'eux meurt, la tontine reviendra au vivant.Afin d'heriter de leur oncle Joseph, ses deux neveux dissimulent sa mort accidentelle. Ils expedient au plus vite son cadavre a Londres. Helas ! Un plaisantin a change l'etiquette du colis, et le cadavre risque d'arriver chez un destinataire interesse par l'affaire...Chef-d'A uvre du comique de situation Le Mort vivant s'adapte a tous les amateurs d'humour britannique. Stevenson depeint avec talent le monde londonien des opportunistes de la fin du XIXeme siecle.-
Le jour du Noel, dans la boutique d'antiquite, un long poignard scintille et plonge dans le corps du marchand. Markheim vient de tuer.Il a les yeux rives sur le cadavre qui git dans une mare de sang. Le silence regne, a l'exception du tic-tac de l'horloge. Quand soudain dans la rue, apparait une homme criant le nom du defunt et cognant de sa canne la porte de boutique...Cette nouvelle fantastique est l'une des plus connue de Stevenson. Digne d'Edgar Allan Poe, son atmosphere sombre et pesante soutient les delires psychologiques d'un assassin confronte a ses mefaits.-
Likened to Alexandre Dumas' adventures and romances, this novel follows Otto and Serafina's relationship as they navigate a web of political intrigues, murder conspiracies, and deceitful aquaintances. A romantic novel about responsibility, living, and one's sense of place, Robert Louis Stevenson's stunning prose makes this unmissable for fans of both romance and adventure alike. -
'In The South Seas' is a collection of stories from the Pacific Islands curated by Stevenson as he cruised through the islands. The collection is among some of the most important bodies of literature that focus on the Pacific area in the 19th century. The collection acts as a time capsule of tradition and culture that has since been lost to time and offers an incredibly fascinating and valuable insight in to a part of human history rarely given its due attention. The collection covers the various tribal cultures, languages, traditions and societies in the islands making it an important anthropological piece of work. Stevenson brings the vast ocean expanses, the stunning nature and the beauty of Polynesian culture to life in these pages. It is a compelling and deeply fascinating read perfect for anyone who loves David Attenborough's show 'Our Planet'.-
'Tales and Fantasies' is a short story collection by much-loved Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. Published posthumously in 1905, the collection included the farcical 'The Misadventures of John Nicholson', the supernatural 'The Body Snatcher' and the moralistic 'The Story of a Lie'. A humorous, charming collection from the famous 'Treasure Island' author. -
Pour accomplir la derniere volonte de son defunt pere, David rend visite a son oncle qu'il ne connait pas. Bien vite, il comprend que cet homme est malveillant : il tente de le tuer, et quand cela echoue, il organise son enlevement par des pirates. David pourra-t-il s'echapper avant d'etre vendu comme esclave ? -
Robert Louis Stevenson schreef de zwarte komedie De verkeerde kist samen met zijn stiefzoon, met wie hij nog twee romans schreef. Het boek gaat over twee broers die de laatste overlevenden zijn van een investeringsplan waarbij de laatste nog levende deelnemer al het geld van de anderen krijgt uitgekeerd. Het boek werd in 1966 verfilmd met Michael Caine in de hoofdrol.-
Alle Menschen müssen am rechten Bein Fesseln tragen. Jack will das nicht und zieht los, die Menschheit zu befreien. Er kämpft dreimal gegen den Zauberer, der die Gestalt seines Onkels, seines Vaters und seiner Mutter annimmt. Glücklich über seinen Erfolg eilt er zurück und erlebt eine herbe Enttäuschung ...
Drei packende Seeabenteuer, dreimal Seemannsgarn erster Güte! Die Geschichten von Wilhelm Hauff, Herman Melville und Robert Louis Stevenson nehmen den Hörer mit an Bord eines Segelschiffes und tragen ihn weit hinaus auf das Meer. Dorthin, wo die Wellen im Sturm tosen, Piraten ihr Unwesen treiben, Gespensterschiffe kreuzen, Schätze auf einsamen Inseln vergraben liegen und gigantische Wale aus den Fluten auftauchen ...Wilhelm Hauff wurde 1802 in Stuttgart geboren. In seinem kurzen Leben schrieb er eine Vielzahl von Märchen, Sagen, Romanen, Erzählungen und Satiren nieder. Berühmt ist er bis heute für seine Märchen, die zwischen 1825 und 1828 in drei 'Mährchen-Almanachen' erschienen. Hauff verstarb 1827 an den Folgen einer Typhus-Infektion.|Herman Melville, geboren als Herman Melvill am 1. August 1819 in New York City, gestorben am 28. September 1891 an seinem Geburtsort, war ein amerikanischer Schriftsteller, Dichter und Essayist. Sein Roman 'Moby-Dick' zählt zu den bedeutendsten der Weltliteratur.|Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) war ein schottischer Schriftsteller. Stevenson litt an Tuberkulose und wurde nur 44 Jahre alt. Er hinterließ jedoch ein umfangreiches Werk von Reiseerzählungen, Abenteuerliteratur und historischen Romanen sowie Lyrik und Essays. Bekannt geworden sind vor allem der Abenteuer-Klassiker 'Die Schatzinsel' und die Schauernovelle 'Der seltsame Fall des Dr. Jekyll und Mr. Hyde'. Einige Romane sind heute noch populär und haben als Vorlagen für zahlreiche Verfilmungen gedient.
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