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The classic Robert Louis Stevenson tale of pirates, buried treasure, and adventure on the bounding main! Join Jim as he tells of his experiences at sea with the legendary pirate Long John Silver as they seek Captain Flint's buried gold! A multicast, fully soundscaped audio drama presented in five episodes.

A single person - but with two personalities: one that’s noble and kind and another that’s pure, repulsive evil. Robert Louis Stevenson’s engrossing masterpiece about the dual nature of man - and a good doctor whose thirst for knowledge has tragic consequences - serves up all the suspense and satisfying chills one expects from the best horror and science fiction.

Robert Louis Stevenson, (1850 - 1894), was born in Edinburgh. His life has always held a fascinating romantic attraction, especially for his contemporaries. His mercurial temperament, expressed so eloquently with his flashing pen, was best revealed when he took up a cause in defense of justice. Although known primarily for the novels Kidnapped and Treasure Island, his works are by no means reserved for the youth market.

After years of work, Jiang Ke is on the verge of a breakthrough of his performance-enhancing elixir. When he crosses paths with He Jia, his old flame, his focus diverts to reclaiming the love he lost. However, Jiang Ke quickly discovers he is not the only one vying for her affections. Is his untested elixir the answer to his problems or just the beginning of his troubles?

A charming but ineffective prince takes the road less travelled after a hunt, setting in motion events that result in him losing his wife and his kingdom of Grunewald in under a week. The plot is thick with disreputable characters (even the prince) as well as court intrigue, treachery, and deceit...but in the hands of master storyteller Robert Louis Stevenson, these larger-than-life characters are delightful, and the almost-serious events become part of a lighthearted and sweet fairy tale complete with a happy ending.

Kauhuklassikko vailla vertaa! Lontoon kaduilla liikkuu outo ja salaperäinen mies Mr. Hyde, joka herättää kaupunkilaisissa kauhua. Mr. Hyde talloo tunteettomasti pikkutytön, ja hänet liitetään myös selkäpiitä karmivaan murhaan. Kun Mr. Hydeä ryhdytään etsimään, häntä ei kuitenkaan löydy. Miten se on mahdollista? Ja miten Mr. Hyde liittyy arvostettuun tohtori Jekylliin? Robert Louis Stevensonin "Salaperäinen ovi" tunnetaan myös nimellä "Tohtori Jekyll ja Mr. Hyde". Klassikon asemaan noussut teos käsittelee hyvän ja pahan kamppailua ihmismielen sisällä.

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.

Brought to you by Penguin. 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 historical notes by Donald McFarlan, and a foreword by Alasdair Gray. Orphaned and penniless...

Penguin presents the abridged audiobook edition of Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson, read by Robbie Coltrane. When young David Balfour's father dies and leaves him in poverty, he tracks down his Uncle Ebenezer to seek his inheritance. But his uncle is a mean, nasty man with a dark family...

Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas from Robert Louis Stevenson and H.G. Wells. Here is the legendary Alec Guinness starring in ‘The Man Who Could work Miracles’ adapted from the original tale by H.G. Wells and Laurence Olivier starring in 'The Suicide Club' adapted from the original tale by Robert Louis Stevenson. Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950s by the late Harry Alan Towers.

Die Medizinstudenten Fettes und Macfarlane haben einen undankbaren Job: Unter der Anleitung des berühmten Dr. Knox sind sie für den Nachschub an Sezierobjekten zuständig. Doch in einer Zeit, in der Leichen knapp sind, stellt man besser keine Fragen, woher die „Frischware" mitten in der Nacht kommt. Als Fettes jedoch ein vertrautes Gesicht auf dem Seziertisch entdeckt, beginnt ein Albtraum aus Schuld, Gier und übernatürlichem Schrecken. Eine Geschichte, die auf wahren historischen Begebenheiten beruht.

Stevenson's brooding historical romance demonstrates his most abiding theme, the elemental struggle between good and evil, as it unfolds against a hauntingly beautiful Scottish landscape, amid the fierce loyalties and violent enmities that characterized Scottish history.

David Balfour has never had an adventure, never sailed the high sea, nor fought in a battle - that changes after the death of his parents. Now he must collect his inheritance from his father's younger brother, and assume his station as man of wealth and standing, but that is not as simple as it sounds. He must first survive and outwit his treacherous uncle to gain what is rightfully his....

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is an 1886 Gothic horror novella by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. It follows Gabriel John Utterson, a London-based legal practitioner who investigates a series of strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and a murderous criminal named Edward Hyde.

Improve your English with one of the most thrilling classics of world literature! In simplified American English—specially adapted for intermediate (B1) learners. This edition offers: Modernized, easy-to-read language without Victorian complexity Carefully selected B1-level vocabulary—no archaic or difficult words Informative afterword on the author, historical context, and interpretation Perfect for self-study or classroom use A respected doctor, a monstrous stranger—and a terrible secret. Stevenson's timeless classic about the dark side of human nature.

There is something wrong about the Spanish residencia on the hill. Some disregard it as only a house with a mad woman with her two children. Others claim that unspeakable things happen at night, when the house is in the shadows. When a wounded war hero takes refuge in this forbidding home, he slowly realizes that degenerate people tend to fraternize with degenerate spirits.

L'isola del tesoro è uno dei più celebri romanzi d'avventura di tutti i tempi e anche una delle opere letterarie che hanno avuto più adattamenti cinematografici, radiofonici e teatrali. Ora è anche in audiolibro letto con partecipazione e professionalità dall'attore Luigi Marangoni. Le vicende di pirateria di Jim Hawkins e di Long John Silver sono ora a disposizione di bambini, ragazzi e adulti che lo vogliano ascoltare in versione integrale.

La isla del tesoro es una de las mejores novelas de aventuras jamás escritas. Su autor Robert Louis Stevenson narra la historia de un niño, Jim Hawkins, y su arriesgado viaje en busca del tesoro del temido capitán Flint, un viejo marinero con la cara marcada por una gran cicatriz. Esta novela de bucaneros y oro enterrado, islas desiertas, loros y mapas del tesoro plantea también una reflexión moral sobre el dinero y la ambición desmedida.

Die Hörbuchbox "Werde dein hellstes Selbst" aus der "Bibliothek Europa" präsentiert Meisterwerke der Literatur und Philosophie in großer Vielfalt der Genres, Themen und Epochen, jeweils mit einer kurzen Erläuterung eingeleitet vom Herausgeber Sven Görtz.

A Child's Garden of Verses is a book of poetry for children. Stevenson dedicated the poems to his nurse, Cummy (Alison Cunningham), who cared for him during his many childhood illnesses. The collection includes some of Stevenson's most famous poems, including “The Land of Counterpane”, “My Shadow", and “The Lamplighter”.