Невтомний мандрівник і шукач пригод Роберт Льюїс Стівенсон

«Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde» is thought to be one of Robert Louis Stevenson finest works because of the power and depth of the writing and the atmosphere that it evokes.

The tale is a symbol of the struggle between good and evil – between Dr Jekyll, the respected physician, and Mr Hyde, who is pure evil.

Robert Louis Stevenson originally wrote “Dr. Jekyll And Mr Hyde” as a “chilling shocker.”

He then burned the draft and, upon his wife’s advice, rewrote it as the darkly complex tale it is today. Stark, skillfully woven, this fascinating novel explores the curious turnings of human character through the strange case of Dr. Jekyll, a kindly scientist who by night takes on his stunted evil self, Mr. Hyde. Anticipating modern psychology, “Jekyll And Hyde” is a brilliantly original study of man’s dual nature — as well as an immortal tale of suspense and terror.

Published in 1866, “Jekyll And Hyde” was an instant success and brought Stevenson his first taste of fame. Though sometimes dismissed as a mere mystery story, the book has evoked much literary admirations.

Also included in this collection are Markheim, A Lodging for the Night, Thrawn Janet, The Body-Snatcher and The Misadventures of John Nicholson.

This glorious passport to romance and high adventure has delighted generations of readers.

It is the story of young David Balfour, an orphan, whose miserly old uncle cheats him out of his inheritance and schemes to have him kidnapped, shanghaied, and sold into slavery.

But justice triumphs – after a spirited odyssey which includes a shipwreck, a hazardous journey across Scotland with a daredevil companion, intrigues, narrow escapes and desperate fighting.

Rich in action and characterization, this exhilarating novel was considered by Stevenson to be his finest work of fiction.

Spirited, romantic, and full of danger, «Kidnapped» is Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic of high adventure.

Beloved by generations, it is the saga of David Balfour, a young heir whose greedy uncle connives to do him out of his inherited fortune and plots to have him seized and sold into slavery.

But honor, loyalty, and courage are rewarded; the orphan and castaway survives kidnapping and shipwreck, is rescued by a daredevil of a rogue, and makes a thrilling escape to freedom across the wild highlands of Scotland.

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The «Master of Ballantrae» and «Weir of Hermiston» are both colourful historical novels in the manner invented by Scott.

The landscape of Scotland plays a vital part in both, but Stevenson also transcends the genre to produce penetrating psychological studies of individuals.

The unfinished «Weir of Hermiston», a somber account of the conflict between a powerful father and his rebellious son, on which Stevenson was engaged at the time of his death, is one of the greatest fragments ever left by a writer.

«The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde», novella by Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson, published in 1886.

The names of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the two alter egos of the main character, have become shorthand for the exhibition of wildly contradictory behaviour, especially between private and public selves.

Роман «Острів скарбів» – це неймовірна історія про пригоди та пошуки скарбів, що були заховані піратом Флінтом на безлюдному острові.

Саме завдяки цьому роману шотландський письменник здобув світову славу, а твір став класичним зразком пригодницької літератури.

Книга містить адаптований текст, словник, вправи для перевірки розуміння прочитаного та закріплення навичок мовленнєвої діяльності.

Посібник рекомендується учням загальноосвітніх шкіл, гімназій, ліцеїв, а також усім, хто вивчає або вдосконалює свої знання з англійської мови.

Young Jim Hawkins lies asleep in his bed, dreaming of treasure and adventures at sea. In a few days’ time, the dream will come true.

With his friends Squire Trelawney and Doctor Livesey, he’ll leave England in the sailing ship Hispaniola, and start the long voyage south to Treasure Island.

The treasure on that island once belonged to a famous pirate, Captain Flint, who buried it in a secret place.

Captain Flint is dead now, but the pirates who sailed with him are not dead, and they, too, want to find Flint’s treasure…

Jim Hawkins tells the story of the journey on the ship, the Hispaniola, to Treasure Island.

And he tells of the battle with the pirates to get Captain Flint’s gold.

One of the best-loved adventure stories ever written, Treasure Island’s timeless tale of pirates, lost treasure maps, mutiny and derring-do has appealed to generations of readers ever since Robert Louis Stevenson penned it in 1881 with the claim: “If this don’t fetch the kids, why, they have gone rotten since my day”.

But more than just a children’s classic, the novel is considered to be one of the greatest feats of storytelling in the English language, with characters such as the unforgettable Long John Silver becoming part of the cultural consciousness.

Treasure Island is a coming-of-age story that will captivate both adults and children for as long as stories are told.

Treasure Island is the ultimate pirate adventure story, replete with treasure and an unforgettable cast, including Jim Hawkins, the boy at the centre of the action; Billy Bones, the pirate with the all important treasure map; Captain Alexander Smollet, the stubborn yet loyal captain of the Hispaniola; Israel Hands, ship’s coxswain who tries to kill Jim Hawkins but ends up in Davy Jones’ Locker; Ben Gunn, a half-insane and marooned ex-pirate; Pew, a blind ex-pirate who dies when trampled by horses; and, of course, Long John Silver, the famous amputee who was formerly Flint’s quartermaster but later becomes the leader of Hispaniola’s mutineers.

Join this cast for a fantastic adventure and treasure hunt, but watch out for the “Black Spot”-a card with a circular black spot in the middle given to an accused.

It means the pirate will be overturned as leader, by force if necessary-or else killed outright.

Not impressed? You should be-after all, just being tipped with the Black Spot scared poor Billy Bones to death.

An exciting adventure that has favourite reading for generations of children is here to be enjoyed again.

Unforgettable characters, including the treacherous Long John Silver, with his wooden stump for a leg and his parrot perched on his shoulder, crowd the pages of this seafaring tale, as Jim Hawkins and a party of adventurers set out to find buried treasure on a desert island.