Robert Louis Stevenson
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This edition of Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde includes an Introduction and Afterword by Charles L. Grant.
British lawyer Mr. Utterson had proof. Hyde was a foul, twisted, shrunken creature who...
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Der seltsame Fall des Dr. Jekyll und Mr. Hyde
Der Selbstmordklub
Der Arzt und der Reisekoffer
Das öde Haus
Des Rajahs Diamant
Frau von Vandeleurs Privatsekretär
Die Geschichte des Gottesmannes
Das Haus mit den grünen Jalousien
Das Flaschenteufelchen
Die tollen Männer
Will von der Mühle
Markheim
Die krumme Janet
Der Schatz von Franchard
Die Stimmeninsel
Der Strand von Falesa
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol 6 is a collection of works written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is part of the "Swanston Edition" of Stevenson's works, which was published in the early 20th century. The collection likely includes a variety of Stevenson's writings, including fiction, poetry, and essays.
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol 25 is a collection of works written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is part of the "Swanston Edition" of Stevenson's works, which was published in the early 20th century. The collection likely includes a variety of Stevenson's writings, including fiction, poetry, and essays.
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol 17 is a collection of works written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is part of the "Swanston Edition" of Stevenson's works, which was published in the early 20th century. The collection likely includes a variety of Stevenson's writings, including fiction, poetry, and essays.
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol 9 is a collection of works written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is part of the "Swanston Edition" of Stevenson's works, which was published in the early 20th century. The collection likely includes a variety of Stevenson's writings, including fiction, poetry, and essays.
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In this sequel to his novel Kidnapped, Robert Louis Stevenson continues the exploits of David Balfour. Once again, Balfour is in allegiance with Alan Breck Stewart, and the two are committed to supporting the Highlander cause. As Balfour travels beyond Scotland to further his education, he falls in love with the beautiful Catriona Drummond.
69) Viajar
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Narrador inolvidable, poeta valioso, viajero y acuñador de anécdotas biográficas, para conocer completamente el universo Stevenson es necesario visitar también su faceta ensayística, a la altura del resto de su obra, didáctica y cercana, pero también rigurosa y precisa. Envidiable.
Viajar reúne sus Ensayos sobre viajes, aquellos maravillosos textos en los volcó la que fuera —junto a la literatura— su gran pasión. Una mirada personalísima...
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Table of Contents:
BALLADS
A CHILD'S GARDEN OF VERSES
UNDERWOODS
SONGS OF TRAVEL
THE VAGABOND
YOUTH AND LOVE
WE HAVE LOVED OF YORE
MATER TRIUMPHANS
TO THE TUNE OF WANDERING WILLIE
WINTER
TO DR. HAKE
TO -
IF THIS WERE FAITH
MY WIFE
TO THE MUSE
TO AN ISLAND PRINCESS
TO KALAKAUA
TO PRINCESS KAIULANI
TO MOTHER MARYANNE
IN MEMORIAM E.H.
TO MY WIFE
TO MY OLD FAMILIARS
TO S. C.
THE HOUSE OF TEMBINOKA
THE SONG
THE WOODMAN
TROPIC RAIN
AN END OF TRAVEL
TO S.R....
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Temperament and poor health motivated Robert Louis Stevenson to travel widely throughout his short life, and before he was celebrated as the author of Treasure Island, A Child's Garden of Verses, and other immortal works, he was known for his travelogues. This collection presents some of his finest writing in that vein, starting with "An Inland Voyage." This 1878 chronicle of a canoe journey through Belgium and France charmingly captures the European...
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The "Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson" is a collection of letters written by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The letters cover a wide range of topics and provide insight into Stevenson's personal life, as well as his thoughts and experiences as a writer. The letters are arranged chronologically and offer a unique perspective on Stevenson's life, from his childhood and education, to his travels and his writing career. The letters also...
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En todos nosotros habita la dualidad del bien y el mal. Pero ¿qué pasaría si lográramos acceder a ese mal absoluto y este se apoderara de nuestro cuerpo? Esta es la pregunta que se responde en esta novela, donde el Dr. Jekyll, un doctor pacífico y respetable, crea una fórmula que abre la puerta a un ser que es pura maldad...
Esta historia clásica de Stevenson se acompaña en esta bella edición en tapa dura por ilustraciones a todo color que...
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Extrait: "C'était au mois de mai 1813 que j'avais eu le malheur de tomber aux mains des Anglais. Ma connaissance de la langue anglaise, - j'avais appris cette langue dès l'enfance et la parlais presque aussi aisément que le français, - m'avait valu d'être choisi par mon colonel pour certaine besogne des plus délicates."
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol 24 is a collection of works written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It is part of the "Swanston Edition" of Stevenson's works, which was published in the early 20th century. The collection likely includes a variety of Stevenson's writings, including fiction, poetry, and essays.
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Eine Serie von mysteriösen Todesfällen gibt einige Rätsel auf. Ob der seltsame Londoner Klub damit zu tun hat, in den der exzentrische Prinz Florizel und Oberst Geraldine eines Abends geraten? Dort wird ein teuflisches Kartenspiel gespielt, das die beiden in große Gefahr bringt. Und warum liegt im Pariser Hotelbett eines amerikanischen Touristen eine Leiche, die später in einem Koffer in London auftaucht?
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A short thriller and a comic crime novel by the author of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde explore murderous greed in nineteenth-century Scotland.
The Wrong Box: Two elderly brothers, Joseph and Masterman, are the last surviving members of an investment agreement known as a tontine. All their two nephews have to do to inherit everything is make sure Joseph outlives Masterman. But that's easier said than done. Robert Louis Stevenson cowrote...