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Explore the captivating life of Robert Louis Stevenson in this concise early twentieth-century biography, crafted by polymath G.K. Chesterton and acclaimed journalist J. H. Nicoll. Often referred to as ‘The Characteristics of Robert Louis Stevenson,’ this collaboration features distinct sections by each author, offering unique insights into Stevenson’s remarkable character. This recording presents the third edition, which includes structural changes and additional material not found in the first edition. Join David Wales as he brings this literary exploration to life.

The Robert Louis Stevenson Works Collection presents his complete literary works, from high-seas adventures to thrilling mysteries, offering a full exploration of his storytelling legacy.

In the unsettled years of England's War of the Roses, where a man stood on the issue of kingship could make his fortune... or end his life. Dick Shelton, a nobly-born lad, is on the cusp of manhood, and he is thrust bodily into this stew where allegiances shift under one's feet. Circumstances cause him to fall in with a gentlemaiden in boy's disguise. Until he learns of the deception, Dick is unaware that the young lady is an heiress whom his guardian Sir Daniel had kidnapped. And the introduction of an outlaw with a penchant for putting black arrows into the bodies of the men who had wronged ...

Dive into the chilling world of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a novella by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1886. Follow the journey of London lawyer Utterson as he becomes increasingly obsessed with uncovering the dark secret behind Edward Hyde, the enigmatic protege of his friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll. What begins as a suspicion of blackmail spirals into a horrifying revelation about the duality of human nature. In the gripping final chapter, Jekyll‚s ‚òfull statement of the case‚ reveals the depths of his experiments and the tragic consequences of...

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a novella by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. It is about a London lawyer named Gabriel John Utterson who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr Henry Jekyll, and the evil Edward Hyde. The novella's impact is such that it has become a part of the language, with the very phrase "Jekyll and Hyde" coming to mean a person who is vastly different in moral character from one situation to the next. Gabriel John Utterson and his cousin Richard Enfield reach the door of a large house on their weekly walk. Enfield tells Utterson that months ago ...

In July 1879, Robert Louis Stevenson left Scotland to meet his future wife in her native California. Leaving by ship from Glasgow, Scotland, he determined to travel in steerage class to see how the working classes fared. At the last minute he was convinced by friends to purchase a ticket one grade above the lowest price, for which he was later thankful after seeing the conditions in steerage, but he still lived among the 'lower' classes. His comments on the experience make interesting reading. His father however was so shocked at the thought of his son associating with people 'beneath him' ...

Set sail on grand adventures with Robert Louis Stevenson Audiobooks, a collection of thrilling tales filled with pirates, treasure, and daring escapades.

The Robert Louis Stevenson Classics Podcast features legendary adventure stories and classic tales of mystery and intrigue that have captivated generations.

Timeless Robert Louis Stevenson Stories brings together unforgettable adventures, filled with daring heroes, hidden secrets, and exotic locations.

“Extreme busyness…is a symptom of deficient vitality; and a faculty for idleness implies a catholic appetite and a strong sense of personal identity.”What comforting words for the idle among us! Like many of the best essayists, Stevenson is very much the genial fireside companion: opinionated, but never malicious; a marvellous practitioner of the inclusive monologue.In this collection of nine pieces he discusses the art of appreciating unattractive scenery, traces the complex social life of dogs, and meditates in several essays upon the experience of reading literature and writing it. ...

After finding a treasure map belonging to the notorious pirate Captain Flint, Jim Hawkins, Squire Trelawney, and Doctor Livesey charter a ship and set sail for the Island of Treasure. However, they are unaware that most of the crew they have hired once sailed with Flint, including the man with one leg - Long John Silver - and they mean to take the ship and the treasure for themselves. One of the all-time great adventure stories, Treasure Island comes to life in digital stereo, a full cast, thousands of sound effects, and an original music score.

The Black Arrow is a thrilling historical adventure set during England’s War of the Roses. Young nobleman Dick Shelton finds himself caught between shifting allegiances, outlaws seeking vengeance, and a kidnapped heiress in disguise. With action, romance, and treachery, Robert Louis Stevenson delivers a gripping tale of swordplay and justice.

The Master of Ballantrae is a dramatic tale of rivalry, betrayal, and vengeance set in 18th-century Scotland. Two brothers—one noble and reserved, the other charming and ruthless—find themselves on opposite sides of history during the Jacobite rebellion. As their fates intertwine, the family is consumed by hatred, leading to a tragic and haunting climax.

David Balfour, a chap of seventeen and recently stranded, is coordinated to proceed to live with his rich uncle, the expert of the bequest of Shaws in the marshes of Scotland close to Edinburgh. His uncle, Ebenezer (as close a grumpy person as Dickens' Ebenezer Tightwad), is stunned to unexpectedly have his young relative slide on him and attempts to free himself of David with an organized mishap. Bombing that, he pays the commander of a brig to hijack David and sell him into bondage in Carolina. A crash in the mist brings installed the brig a survivor, Alan Breck Stewart, who is conveying a ...

Kidnapped is set in Scotland just after the Jacobite rebellions and is narrated by the teenager David Balfour. The recently orphaned David leaves rural Essendean to seek his fortune with his relatives, the Balfours of the House of Shaws. He meets his uncle Ebenezer and immediately suspects the shifty and miserly man of trying to avoid giving David his due inheritance. His suspicions are confirmed when his uncle sends him up a ruined stair-tower in the dark, intending David to plunge to his death. Before David can confront his uncle, Ransome, the cabin-boy for the brig Covenant arrives with a ...

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is a classic adventure novel that captures the thrill of high seas and hidden treasure. The story follows young Jim Hawkins, whose life is transformed when he discovers a treasure map. As pirates and dangerous foes pursue the valuable loot, Jim embarks on a perilous voyage aboard a creaking ship. His journey is filled with betrayal, bravery, and unexpected alliances, making Treasure Island a timeless tale of discovery and survival that continues to captivate readers and inspire adventures on mysterious, uncharted islands. Summary by Dream AudioBooks

Set sail with "Treasure Island," the classic pirate adventure full of buried treasure, treachery, and unforgettable characters. Robert Louis Stevenson’s tale invites listeners to brave the high seas with young Jim Hawkins and the infamous Long John Silver. Each episode captures the essence of danger, bravery, and the spirit of adventure in this iconic pirate story that defined a genre.

Three men down on their luck in Tahiti agree to ship out on a vessel whose officers have died of smallpox. Their desperate venture inspires them to a further idea: they will steal the schooner and its cargo of champagne, sell them, and live a plentiful life. The thought is intoxicating... and so is the cargo, which they sample. Inattention nearly brings them to grief in a sudden storm. This sobering experience is followed by another - apparently the dead officers had a similar ambition! - and their dreams of riches vanish.Then, nearly out of provisions and deep in the heart of the Pacific ...

Master storyteller Robert Louis Stevenson (Treasure Island, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Kidnapped) brings us an entrancing and at times quite amusing collection of darkly cynical fables for the modern man, shedding light upon the human condition in ways unimagined at the time. This collection was originally issued posthumously but is as relevant and entertaining as it ever was. (Summary by Ben Tucker)

LibriVox volunteers bring you fourteen different readings of Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Cow, a weekly poetry project. (Summary by Annie Coleman)