Download or read book The Supernatural Short Stories of Robert Louis Stevenson written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Oneworld Classics. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No Marketing Blurb

Download or read book The Supernatural Short Stories of Robert Louis Stevenson written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by . This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains all of Robert Louis Stevenson’s supernatural short stories, showcasing both his mastery of the genre and his interest in the otherworldly and the strange ways the human brain can distort reality. They include "The Body Snatchers," the chilling tale of an avenging ghost; "Olalla," one of the great horror stories in the English language and possibly one of the best werewolf stories ever written, and "The Waif Woman," in which Stevenson tried to recreate the style of an Icelandic Saga and explore the destructive effects of greed.

Download or read book The Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction of Robert Louis Stevenson written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by . This book was released on 2012-12 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirteen strange stories from the genius of Robert Louis Stevenson There are very few readers who need an introduction to the works of Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, many of his tales have become enduring classics and are familiar to practically everyone in either the written word or as films, plays, television serials and even as radio programmes. Many of Stevenson's books, such as 'Treasure Island, ' 'Kidnapped' and 'The Black Arrow' are iconic and genre defining works of fiction. The reason for this fact is simply that great writers create great works. Stevenson's forays into the worlds of supernatural, weird and horror fiction were, unfortunately, not so many compared with a number of his contemporaries, but and thirteen of his tales in these genres-arguably the entire canon-have been gathered together in this special single volume Leonaur edition. We believe that what might be lacking here in terms of quantity is more than balanced by the indisputable quality of Stevenson's writing skills. This collection contains one of the author's most iconic and much filmed work, the novella 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'-a work of such influence that its title alone has entered the English language as a readily understood synonym for schizophrenic or aberrant behaviour. Readers will also discover here 'Thrawn Janet, ' 'The Waif Woman, ' 'Olalla, ' 'The Body Snatcher, ' 'The Isle of Voices, ' 'The Poor Thing' and other superbly crafted tales to relish and disturb. A must for every collector and enthusiast of the fiction of the ghostly, bizarre and macabre. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.

Download or read book The Complete Short Stories of Robert Louis Stevenson written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-04 with total page 1116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Louis Stevenson's 'The Complete Short Stories of Robert Louis Stevenson' is a seminal collection of short stories by the renowned Scottish author. Known for his vivid imagery and compelling storytelling, Stevenson explores themes of adventure, morality, and the supernatural in this diverse compilation. From the classic tale of 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' to the charming 'Treasure Island,' these stories showcase Stevenson's versatility and literary prowess. His use of poetic language and intricate character development sets him apart as a master of the short story genre. Written in the 19th century, Stevenson's works continue to resonate with readers today, captivating audiences with their timeless appeal. Stevenson's ability to capture the human experience in all its complexity elevates this collection to a must-read for literature enthusiasts and casual readers alike. Delve into the world of Robert Louis Stevenson and be transported to a realm of adventure, mystery, and imagination.

Download or read book The Greatest Stories of Robert Louis Stevenson written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Best Short Works of One of English Literature’s Most Masterful Storytellers Collected in a Single Volume Known mostly for his seminal full-length works, such as the famous classics Treasure Island and Kidnapped, Robert Louis Stevenson’s masterful short fiction is often overshadowed. Now these pioneering works in the English short story tradition are presented here, collected in a single volume. Including the beloved novella "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," which G. K. Chesterton called “a double triumph,” and “The Merry Men,” as well as stories like “The Suicide Club” and “The Rajah’s Diamond” from the acclaimed 1882 collection New Arabian Nights, The Greatest Stories of Robert Louis Stevenson immerses you in Stevenson’s extraordinary worlds—thrilling tales of pure adventure and suspense, glorious evocations of the beauty of the Scottish countryside, and characters painted with the same vigor and energy as his most well-known creations. Showcasing his brilliant and lucid prose, his dramatic skill, and his perfect sense of pace that made him a celebrity during his time and a landmark author in the history of English literature, Stevenson’s enduring stories continue to capture the imagination of the contemporary reader and rightly belong to popular mythology today.

Download or read book 7 best short stories by Robert Louis Stevenson written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Tacet Books. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Louis Stevenson has an important place in the history of the short story in the British Isles: the form had been elaborated and developed in America, France and Russia from the mid-19th century, but it was Stevenson who initiated the British tradition. Stevenson's Calvinist creation and his constant struggle against ill health led to his preoccupation with death and the darker side of human nature as revealed in his work. Despite Stevenson's claim that "fiction is to adult man what the toy represents to the child," he had, at the end of his life, mastered a huge variety of types of fiction, from tales of historical adventures and novels of swordsmen to horror stories in Gothic style.In this selection of his most interesting works you will find the following stories:The Waif WomanThe Bottle ImpThrawn JanetMarkheimThe Body SnatcherOlallaStrange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Download or read book THE COMPLETE SHORT STORIES OF R L STEVENSON written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-20 with total page 1116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique collection of Robert Louis Stevenson's complete short stories has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 - 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson now ranks among the 26 most translated authors in the world. Table of Contents: Island Nights' Entertainments (South Sea Tales) New Arabian Nights: THE SUICIDE CLUB THE RAJAH'S DIAMOND THE PAVILION ON THE LINKS A LODGING FOR THE NIGHT - A STORY OF FRANCIS VILLON THE SIRE DE MALETROIT'S DOOR PROLOGUE OF THE CIGAR DIVAN CHALLONER'S ADVENTURE STORY OF THE DESTROYING ANGEL THE SQUIRE OF DAMES SOMERSET'S ADVENTURE NARRATIVE OF THE SPIRITED OLD LADY THE SUPERFLUOUS MANSION (Continued). ZERO'S TALE OF THE EXPLOSIVE BOMB DESBOROUGH'S ADVENTURE STORY OF THE FAIR CUBAN EPILOGUE OF THE CIGAR DIVAN The Merry Men and Other Tales and Fables: THE MERRY MEN WILL O' THE MILL THRAWN JANET OLALLA THE TREASURE OF FRANCHARD THE MISADVENTURES OF JOHN NICHOLSON THE BODY-SNATCHER THE STORY OF A LIE THE DEVIL AND THE INNKEEPER. THE TADPOLE AND THE FROG THE PERSONS OF THE TALE. THE SINKING SHIP. THE TWO MATCHES. THE SICK MAN AND THE FIREMAN. THE PENITENT THE YELLOW PAINT THE HOUSE OF ELD THE FOUR REFORMERS. THE MAN AND HIS FRIEND. THE READER. THE CITIZEN AND THE TRAVELLER. THE DISTINGUISHED STRANGER. THE CART-HORSES AND THE SADDLE-HORSE. SOMETHING IN IT FAITH, HALF FAITH AND NO FAITH AT ALL THE TOUCHSTONE THE POOR THING THE SONG OF THE MORROW...

Download or read book Thrawn Janet written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2024-05-30 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a small Scottish village the Reverends housekeeper is rumoured to be involved with witchcraft. As strange and terrifying events unfold, the villagers' darkest fears come to life. Stevenson's masterful use of the Scots dialect and atmospheric setting enhances the eerie and unsettling mood of this gothic narrative. »Thrawn Janet« is a short story by Robert Louis Stevenson, originally published in 1881. ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON [1850–1894] was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. He is among the 30 most translated authors of all time and has been praised by Marcel Proust, Jorge Luis Borges, Vladimir Nabokov, Ernest Hemingway, and Bertolt Brecht. Treasure Island is his most famous work, along with the gothic sci-fi novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde.

Download or read book The Short Stories of Robert Louis Stevenson written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Complete Short Stories of Robert Louis Stevenson written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 1106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 - 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson now ranks among the 26 most translated authors in the world. Table of Contents: Island Nights' Entertainments (South Sea Tales) New Arabian Nights: THE SUICIDE CLUB THE RAJAH'S DIAMOND THE PAVILION ON THE LINKS A LODGING FOR THE NIGHT - A STORY OF FRANCIS VILLON THE SIRE DE MALETROIT'S DOOR PROLOGUE OF THE CIGAR DIVAN CHALLONER'S ADVENTURE STORY OF THE DESTROYING ANGEL THE SQUIRE OF DAMES SOMERSET'S ADVENTURE NARRATIVE OF THE SPIRITED OLD LADY THE SUPERFLUOUS MANSION (Continued). ZERO'S TALE OF THE EXPLOSIVE BOMB DESBOROUGH'S ADVENTURE STORY OF THE FAIR CUBAN EPILOGUE OF THE CIGAR DIVAN The Merry Men and Other Tales and Fables: THE MERRY MEN WILL O' THE MILL THRAWN JANET OLALLA THE TREASURE OF FRANCHARD THE MISADVENTURES OF JOHN NICHOLSON THE BODY-SNATCHER THE STORY OF A LIE THE DEVIL AND THE INNKEEPER. THE TADPOLE AND THE FROG THE PERSONS OF THE TALE. THE SINKING SHIP. THE TWO MATCHES. THE SICK MAN AND THE FIREMAN. THE PENITENT THE YELLOW PAINT THE HOUSE OF ELD THE FOUR REFORMERS. THE MAN AND HIS FRIEND. THE READER. THE CITIZEN AND THE TRAVELLER. THE DISTINGUISHED STRANGER. THE CART-HORSES AND THE SADDLE-HORSE. SOMETHING IN IT FAITH, HALF FAITH AND NO FAITH AT ALL THE TOUCHSTONE THE POOR THING THE SONG OF THE MORROW…

Download or read book The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Other Tales of Terror written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2006-01-26 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone has a dark side. Dr Jekyll has discovered the ultimate drug. A chemical that can turn him into something else. Suddenly, he can unleash his deepest cruelties in the guise of the sinister Hyde. Transforming himself at will, he roams the streets of fog-bound London as his monstrous alter-ego. It seems he is master of his fate. It seems he is in complete control. But soon he will discover that his double life comes at a hideous price...

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Download or read book Tales And Fantasies written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Double 9 Booksllp. This book was released on 2022-04-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Tales and Fantasies' is a short story collection written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It was published in 1905, after the death of Stevenson. This collection contains three stories- The Misadventures of John Nicholson, The Body Snatcher and The Story of a Lie.'The Misadventures of John Nicholson' is a story about a stupid lad Nicholson. His father is very much strict about his liking for alcohol, so he leaves Edinburgh in search for good fortunes. It elaborates his trip from Edinburgh to Sanfransisco and going back. It also depicts Stevenson's own life story.'The Body Snatcher' is a supernatural horror story, related with medical schools, arranging fresh corpse to study physiology. It's dreadful that corpse were arranged by grave robbing and even by murdering the people.'The Story of a Lie' is a love story of Dick Naseby and Esther Van Tromp. Esther Tromp thinks that his father is a gentleman. Due to his love for Esther, Naseby hides the reality of her father who is not a good and respectable man. He doesn't reveal the truth and faces its consequences.

Download or read book Olalla written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Olalla" is a short story by the Scottish novelist, poet, essayist and travel writer Robert Louis Stevenson. It was first published in the Christmas 1885 issue of The Court and Society Review, then re-published in 1887 as part of the collection The Merry Men and Other Tales and Fables. It is set in Spain during the Peninsular War. A Scottish soldier recovering from his injuries in Spain goes to stay with a local family, where he eventually meets the beautiful Olalla and falls in love with her. But things won't be smooth sailing for either of them...

Download or read book The Complete Stories of Robert Louis Stevenson written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Modern Library. This book was released on 2011-07-13 with total page 882 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complexity and range of Robert Louis Stevenson’s short fiction reveals his genius perhaps more than any other medium. Here, leading Stevenson scholar Barry Menikoff arranges and introduces the complete selection of Stevenson’s brilliant stories, including the famed masterpiece Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, as well as “The Beach of Falesá” and Stevenson’s previously uncollected stories. Arthur Conan Doyle has written that “[Stevenson’s] short stories are certain to retain their position in English literature. His serious rivals are few indeed.” This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition includes explanatory notes, a Scots’ Glossary, and a unique appendix dedicated to Stevenson’s influence on the Oxford English Dictionary.

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Download or read book The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson Volume IXX written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection brings together some of Stevenson's lesser-known works, showcasing his versatility as a writer. It includes short stories, essays, and poems, as well as excerpts from his travel writing. The volume also features several pieces that reflect Stevenson's interest in the supernatural. This is a must-read for fans of Stevenson's more famous works who want to explore his lesser-known writing. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.