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A Child's Garden of Verses
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
Written from a child's perspective, these verses capture the imagination and experiences of childhood through the eyes of young observers.
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A Christmas Sermon
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This reflective work serves as a thoughtful meditation on the themes of life, morality, and the spirit of Christmas.
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A Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
After settling in Samoa in 1889, Stevenson witnessed the island nation's civil war firsthand, where competing Samoan factions clashed amid interference from three global powers—the United States, Germany, and Britain.
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A Lowden Sabbath Morn
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The book is a lyrical reflection on a Sabbath morning in a Scottish rural community, capturing the essence of local traditions and the atmosphere of the day.
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Across the Plains, with Other Memories and Essays
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
It forms the middle section of Stevenson's three-part travel memoir.
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An Apology for Idlers, and Other Essays
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
In the titular essay, Stevenson presents a case for the merits of idleness, suggesting that it fosters creative thinking, personal health, and genuine engagement with life.
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An Inland Voyage
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The book recounts Stevenson's canoeing journey through France and Belgium with his friend Walter Simpson in 1876.
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Ballads
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This work encapsulates a variety of legends and tales inspired by the landscapes and cultures of the Pacific Islands and Scotland, presenting themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human nature.
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Catriona
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
The story follows David Balfour as he attempts to secure justice for a man wrongly accused of murder in 18th-century Scotland.
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David Balfour
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
The story follows young David Balfour as he struggles to secure justice for a wrongly accused man, only to be imprisoned on the Bass Rock until the trial concludes.
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Edinburgh: Picturesque Notes
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
Stevenson doesn't romanticize his city—he explores its darker history, including plague victims, notorious criminals, and the grim inspiration behind "Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
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Essays in the Art of Writing
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
This work explores various facets of the writing process and the nature of literature, emphasizing the significance of style, the moral responsibilities of authors, and personal reflections on works.
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Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The essays delve into topics such as the appreciation of unpleasant places, the merits of idleness, and the contemplation of mortality, revealing both his artistic sensibilities and moral insights.
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Essays of Travel
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The book reflects Stevenson's experiences and observations as he journeys from Europe to America, providing insight into the lives of the emigrants with whom he shares his voyage.
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Fables
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
The book explores moral lessons and human experiences through a series of whimsical narratives, each featuring unique characters and situations that reflect on virtues and vices.
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Familiar Studies of Men and Books
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
The book reflects Stevenson's observations and commentary on various notable figures in literature and history, exploring their influences and contributions through a critical yet affectionate lens.
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Father Damien: An Open Letter to the Reverend Dr. Hyde of Honolulu
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The book serves as an open letter in response to Reverend Dr. Hyde's disparaging comments about Father Damien, a missionary who dedicated his life to caring for leprosy patients on Molokai.
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In the South Seas
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Stevenson's journey, as he reflects on his declining health and the decision to explore the South Seas.
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Island Nights' Entertainments
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
The opening tale, "The Beach of Falesá," introduces the character John Wiltshire, who arrives on the island of Falesá after spending years living among the natives of a nearby low island.
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Kidnapped
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
Seventeen-year-old David Balfour's life takes a dark turn when his uncle betrays him, leading to his kidnapping and forced voyage to colonial servitude.
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Kidnapped (Illustrated)
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
Seventeen-year-old David Balfour journeys to claim his inheritance, only to be betrayed by his uncle and sold into slavery aboard a ship bound for the American colonies.
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Lay Morals, and Other Papers
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The work encompasses Stevenson's thoughts on ethics, education, and the complexities of moral conduct, particularly in relation to societal expectations and personal integrity.
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Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
This memoir details the life of Fleeming Jenkin, an English engineer and inventor, exploring his background, family history, and the various influences that shaped him into an individual whose contributions, though perhaps lesser-known, were significant.
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Memories and Portraits
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
At the start of the book, Stevenson introduces the theme of immigration and cultural difference, reflecting on his experience as a Scot navigating the complexities of English society.
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Moral Emblems
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This work combines both poetry and art, as it features woodcut illustrations by the author himself.
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New Arabian Nights
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This work in English-language short fiction features tales set in modern Europe but styled after the nested structure of "One Thousand and One Nights.
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New Poems, and Variant Readings
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This compilation includes poems that reveal Stevenson's private thoughts and feelings, some of which are deeply intimate and personal.
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Prayers Written at Vailima, and a Lowden Sabbath Morn
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The work reflects an intimate exploration of spirituality and community life, particularly in the Samoan context where Stevenson lived.
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Prince Otto, a Romance
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
In the tiny German state of Grünewald, Prince Otto discovers his subjects' discontent and his wife Princess Seraphina's political scheming with the ambitious Baron Gondremark.
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Records of a Family of Engineers
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
The book delves into the lineage of the Stevenson family, particularly focusing on their contributions as engineers and their experiences across generations in Scotland, intertwining personal anecdotes with broader historical narratives.
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Songs of Travel, and Other Verses
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
The collection is structured around a variety of poetic forms and themes, with each piece revealing Stevenson's impressions of the places he visited and the people he encountered.
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St. Ives: Being the Adventures of a French Prisoner in England
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The story follows the experiences of the protagonist, Anne de Keroual de St. Yves, a French soldier who becomes a prisoner during the Napoleonic Wars.
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Tales and Fantasies
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The narrative reveals his internal struggles and societal pressures, setting the tone for themes of personal growth and moral dilemmas that will likely unfold throughout the collection.
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The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
Set during England's Wars of the Roses, it follows young Richard Shelton as he uncovers dark secrets about his father's murder.
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The Dynamiter
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The opening of "The Dynamiter" introduces a chance meeting between two friends, Paul Somerset and Edward Challoner, in London, where they both share their dwindling fortunes.
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The Ebb-Tide: A Trio and Quartette
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
Three desperate beggars in Tahiti—a failed English businessman, a disgraced American sea captain, and a dishonest Cockney—seize control of a plague-stricken ship carrying champagne, planning to steal it.
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The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 1
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
He writes to his mother and relatives about his experiences at school, his escapades with friends, and his reflections on the places he visits.
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The Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 2
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This volume offers insights into Stevenson’s relationships with family and friends while documenting his thoughts, travels, and creative processes as he navigates life as a writer beset by health challenges.
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The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
Two Scottish brothers find their family torn apart when the Jacobite rising of 1745 forces them to choose opposite sides in the conflict.
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The Merry Men, and Other Tales and Fables
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The protagonist, Charles Darnaway, discovers a family legacy tied to shipwrecks and hidden treasures, which intertwines with his feelings for his cousin Mary Ellen and their shared family history.
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The Pocket R.L.S.: Being Favourite Passages from the Works of Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This volume serves as a tribute to the author's philosophical reflections and poetic observations about nature, human experiences, and the passage of life.
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The Sea Fogs
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This work embodies Stevenson's poetic sensibilities as he reflects on the interplay of light, fog, and landscape, capturing the transient beauty of the natural world.
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The Silverado Squatters
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
It recounts his unconventional 1880 honeymoon with Fanny Vandegrift in California's Napa Valley.
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
When London lawyer Gabriel John Utterson investigates strange occurrences involving his old friend Dr. Henry Jekyll and a murderous criminal named Edward Hyde, he uncovers a disturbing mystery.
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The Waif Woman
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
This tale, influenced by Icelandic sagas, delves into themes of vanity, greed, and the supernatural, as it explores the dynamics of human relationships through complex female characters and their interactions within a pastoral setting.
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 01
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
Included within this edition are travel essays and personal narratives, notably featuring "An Inland Voyage," which recounts Stevenson's experiences while paddling through Belgium and France.
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 02
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This volume features "The Amateur Emigrant," which captures the experiences of individuals aboard an emigrant ship from Europe to America, focusing on their diverse backgrounds and the emotional complexities of leaving home.
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 03
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
This volume includes "Familiar Studies of Men and Books," where Stevenson offers insights into various literary figures such as Victor Hugo, Robert Burns, and Walt Whitman, reflecting on their works and impact on literature.
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