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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'Fifteen men on the dead man's chest Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!' Upon finding a map in his parents' inn, young Jim Hawkins joins a crew on route to the
"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" er en af de klassiske historier, som man husker. I slutningen af 1800-tallet skaber den milde og høflige gentleman, Dr. Jekyll, en eliksir i sit laboratorie, der vil gøre ham i stand til at udleve si
With an Introduction and Notes by Dr Tim Middleton, Head of English Studies, University of Ripon and York. In seeking to discover his inner self, the brilliant Dr Jekyll discovers a monster. First published to critical acclaim in 1886, this mesmerising th
Also Known as The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, this book is also available on Amazon in large print, extra large print and dyslexia-friendly editions. Gabriel Utterson is intrigued by the sinister figure of Mr Hyde, and the latter's strange
'Instantly the spirit of hell awoke in me and raged...I was suddenly struck through the heart by a cold thrill of terror.' Stevenson's short novel, published in 1886, became an instant classic. It was a Gothic horror that originated in a fever
'there were only seven out of the twenty-six on whom we knew we could rely; and out of those seven one was a boy ...' When a mysterious seafarer puts up at the Admiral Benbow, young Jim Hawkins is haunted by his frightening tales; the sailor's
Gabriel Utterson is intrigued by the sinister figure of Mr Hyde, and the latter's strange relationship with Utterson's good friend, Dr Jekyll. When Mr Hyde beats a Member of Parliament to death, Gabriel Utterson tries to get to the bottom of the m
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 he saw a sinister-looking man named Edward Hyde trample a young girl after accidentally bumping into her. Enf
Gabriel Utterson is intrigued by the sinister figure of Mr Hyde, and the latter's strange relationship with Utterson's good friend, Dr Jekyll. When Mr Hyde beats a Member of Parliament to death, Gabriel Utterson tries to get to the bottom of the m
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a gothic novella by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson first published in 1886. The work is also known as The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, or simply Jekyll & Hyde. It is
Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate reader friendly type sizes have been chosen for each title--offering clear,
Robert Louis Stevenson's rousing seafaring classic. "Fifteen men on a dead man's chest-- Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum " For sheer storytelling delight and pure adventure, Treasure Island has never been surpassed. From young Jim Hawkins&
The sudden appearance and unlikely connection of the sinister Mr. Edward Hyde to the amiable Dr. Henry Jekyll troubles Jekyll's friends. The more they discover about Hyde, a man as elusive as he is venal and cruel, the greater their concern. Matters l
Catriona (also known as David Balfour) is an 1893 novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson as a sequel to his earlier novel Kidnapped (1886). It tells the further story of the central character, David Balfour.
The quintessential adventure story that first established pirates in the popular imagination, Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island is edited with an introduction by John Seelye in Penguin Classics. When a mysterious sailor dies in sinister circums
This Oxford Children's Classic features the complete unabridged text, an introduction by Ross Welford, and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities, and more . . . When young Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map belonging
Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises , the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material onlin
Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises , the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material onlin
The classic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson about the split personality of Dr. Jekyll and his villainous alter ego, Mr. Hyde. This version features restored pictures of the original silent movie.
Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, read by Kevin McNally.Following the demise of bloodthirsty buccaneer Captain Flint, young Jim Hawkins finds himself with the key to a fortune. For he has discovered a map
An irresistible invitation to reject the work ethic and enjoy life's simple pleasures (such as laughing, drinking and lying in the open air), Robert Louis Stevenson's witty and seminal essay on the joys of idleness is accompanied here by his writi
'Every bit as claustrophobic, creepy and chilling as when it first saw the light of day over a century ago' Ian Rankin Published as a 'shilling shocker', Robert Louis Stevenson's dark psychological fantasy gave birth to the idea of the
Stevenson published this collection of his early fiction in 1882, after the pieces had appeared in various magazines. The first half features two popular detective-story cycles, The Suicide Club and The Rajahs Diamonds, which deal with a macabre secret so
"Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" udkommer nu i en smuk ny udgave, som del af Penguin English Library, der samler 100 af de bedste engelsksprogede romaner, der nogensinde er skrevet. Robert Louis Stevensons roman er en chokerende fortælling om menneskets
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is acco
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 travelog
In 1878, Robert Louis Stevenson was suffering from poor health, struggling to survive on the income derived from his writings, and tormented by his infatuation with Fanny Osbourne, a married American woman. His response was to embark on a journey through
Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped is at once a rollicking adventure story and an earnest political allegory. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction and notes by Donald McFarlan and a foreword by Alasdair Gray. Orphaned and penni
Treasure Island is the seminal pirates and buried treasure novel, which is so brilliantly concocted that it appeals to readers both young and old. The story is told in the first person by young Jim Hawkins, whose mother keeps the Admiral Benbow Inn. An ol
Stevenson was born at 8 Howard Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, on 13 November 1850, to Thomas Stevenson (1818-87), a leading lighthouse engineer, and his wife Margaret Isabella (born Balfour; 1829-97). He was christened Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson. At abou
Accompanied here by three other memorable stories of horror, murder and the supernatural, Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic literature. Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library, a s
Good and evil, right and wrong. Both are seen through the eyes of John Utterson, a lawyer and friend of the scientist Dr. Jekyll. After hearing the alarming account of the horrendous trampling of a small girl "like some damned juggernaut" by a v
Gorgeous collectable edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless, classic adventure. This new dark Collectable edition brings a fresh perspective on Stevenson's dark, celebrated evocation of duality: polite society undermined by the weakness deep
In Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless classic, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde , the streets of Victorian London conceal a sinister duality that captivates and terrifies. Dr. Henry Jekyll, a respected and brilliant scientist, embarks on a peril
Join Jim as he stumbles upon a pirates treasure map, embarks on an unexpected sea voyage and clashes with a band of bloodthirsty buccaneers out to snatch the gold before he and his friends can get it. Set sail for Treasure Island with this collection of l
Published as a 'shilling shocker', Robert Louis Stevenson's dark psychological fantasy gave birth to the idea of the split personality. The story of respectable Dr Jekyll's strange association with the 'damnable young man' Edward H
Fifteen men on the dead man's chest- Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! When young Jim Hawkins discovers a map showing the way to Captain Flint's treasure, he and Squire Trelawney set sail on the Hispaniola to search for the gold. Little do they know
First published in 1885, A Childs Garden of Verses has delighted generations of children and adults. The complete collection of these favourite and familiar poems is here, from Bed in Summer, The Swing and The Land of Counterpane to The Lamplighter, My Sh
A beautiful hardback edition of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. This lovely edition is part of the highly collectible Puffin 'cloth' Classics series - all the titles in the range have attractive 'cloth' textured covers with a st
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Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Treasure Island Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - celebrate the 140th anniversary of Treasure Island with this
Discover the mesmerizing tale of two personalities in a war over the soul of one man with this gorgeous collectible edition of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a tale of Victorian horror. The per
Robert Louis Stevenson's immortal tale of personality and evil, now in a wonderful new clothbound edition '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' P
Explore the art of thoughtful living with Robert Louis Stevenson's "An Apology for Idlers and Other Essays." This collection offers a captivating glimpse into the introspective mind of one of the Victorian era's most celebrated authors.
UNE EDITION INTEGRALE D'EXCEPTION / EXCEPTIONAL UNABRIDGED EDITION L' le au tr sor / Treasure island Bilingue fran ais/anglais / Bilingual French/English La vie du jeune et courageux Jim Hawkins bascule le jour o un vieux marin balafr et ivrogne i
Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. The
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
Venture into a transformative journey through this fresh rendition of Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless classic, 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' This unique edition transposes the narrative from the narrow alleys of Victorian Lo
A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's dark, suspenseful work of genius about the good and bad within us all, complete with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon. Dr Jekyl
Being memoirs of the adventures of David Balfour in the year 1751: how he was kidnapped and cast away; his sufferings in a desert isle; his journey in the wild highlands; his acquaintance with Alan Breck Stewart and other notorious highland Jacobites; wit
Along with Mary Shelley , Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde , Robert Louis Stevenson brought to life the monstrous nature that hides within humanity. For his masterpiece The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde , the clever manipulator of the dark and gothic
A masterpiece of literature revisited in a beautifully illustrated version. In the mists of London rages the evil Mr. Hyde. It is said that he inspires fear, hatred, and repulsion. It is said that there is nothing human about him. But who is this mysterio
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
In 1878, Robert Louis Stevenson, author of classics such as Kidnapped and Treasure Island , embarked on a walking tour of the C vennes, a mountainous region in south-central France. His travelling companion was Modestine, a diminutive donkey with a mind o
Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes revealed Robert Louis Stevenson's romantic temperament and his interest in picturesque history, people, and places during his 12-day, 200-kilometre (120 mi) solo hiking journey through the sparsely populated and i
In Robert Louis Stevenson's hauntingly thrilling novella, "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," readers are introduced to the enigmatic Dr. Jekyll, a respectable and respected scientist whose experiments with the duality of human nature
Dr. Jekyll believes that evil burdens every soul, so he creates a drug to rid himself of evil. But little does he know, each time he takes to drug, the evil within him starts to grow more powerful. A London lawyer named Gabriel John Utterson investigates
For all of Robert Louis Stevenson's achievements in fiction, most famously Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde , many of his contemporaries thought of him primarily as an essayist. His essays, known for their intellectual subst
A deluxe, full-color illustrated edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless swashbuckling tale--an adventurous new installment in the MinaLima Classics, the bestselling series from the renowned design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter
Treasure Island follows the adventures of a cabin boy named Jim Hawkins on board the Hispaniola. Hawkins is in for the adventure of a lifetime, as he braves dangerous waters, lives through a mutiny, and searches for buried treasure. Treasure Island is tra