Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer, best known for his captivating storytelling and rich imagination. Born on November 13, 1850, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Stevenson displayed a love for literature from a young age. His adventurous spirit led him to explore not only the landscapes of his homeland but also distant shores, which inspired some of his most beloved works. From the thrilling escapades in "Treasure Island" to the haunting duality explored in "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde," Stevenson's stories continue to resonate with readers of all ages.
Stevenson's life was as adventurous as his tales; he traveled extensively and lived in various places, including the South Seas, where he found his final home in Samoa. His writing often reflects his deep appreciation for the complexities of human nature and the allure of adventure. Whether you're new to his work or revisiting his classics, we invite you to dive into Stevenson's enchanting world and discover the timeless magic of his storytelling in our app.
Treasure Island (version 2)
Read by Adrian Praetzellis
Robert Louis Stevenson
A mysterious map, pirates, and pieces of eight! When young Jim Hawkins finds a map to pirates’ gold he starts on an adventure that takes him…
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Read by David Barnes
Robert Louis Stevenson
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a novella by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1886. London lawyer…
Kidnapped
Read by Mark F. Smith
Robert Louis Stevenson
David Balfour, a lad of seventeen and newly orphaned, is directed to go and live with his rich uncle, the master of the estate of Shaws in t…
Treasure Island
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure Island is an adventure novel, a thrilling tale of "buccaneers and buried gold." Traditionally considered a coming of age …
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (version 3)
Read by Bob Neufeld
Robert Louis Stevenson
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is the original title of a novel written by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson that was fi…
Treasure Island (Version 4)
Read by Mark F. Smith
Robert Louis Stevenson
This is the extraordinary tale of a boy, Jim Hawkins, who comes into possession of Captain Flint's treasure map, after a buccaneer takes a r…
The Black Arrow
Read by Mark F. Smith
Robert Louis Stevenson
In the unsettled years of England's War of the Roses, where a man stood on the issue of kingship could make his fortune... or end his life. …
Treasure Island (version 3, dramatic reading)
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Robert Louis Stevenson
When a rough old seaman calling himself "the Captain" appears at the inn owned by Jim Hawkins' father, young Jim little dreams wha…
Treasure Island (version 5)
Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Robert Louis Stevenson
Treasure Island is an adventure novel narrating a tale of "buccaneers and buried gold". Traditionally considered a coming-of-age s…
The Black Arrow - A Tale of the Two Roses
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Robert Louis Stevenson
The Black Arrow tells the story of Richard (Dick) Shelton during the Wars of the Roses: how he becomes a knight, rescues his lady Joanna Sed…
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Version 2)
Read by Kristin Hughes (1974-2021)
Robert Louis Stevenson
After hearing Mr. Enfield's account of a distressing event involving Edward Hyde, the heir of his friend, Henry Jekyll, John Utterson is con…
The Wrong Box
Read by Andy Minter (1934-2017)
Robert Louis Stevenson
The Wrong Box is a comedy about the ending of a tontine (a tontine is an arrangement whereby a number of young people subscribe to a fund wh…
The Ebb-Tide
Read by Mark F. Smith
Robert Louis Stevenson
Three men down on their luck in Tahiti agree to ship out on a vessel whose officers have died of smallpox. Their desperate venture inspires …
Olalla
Read by Elizabeth Klett
Robert Louis Stevenson
"Olalla" was a "shilling shocker" written for the Christmas season in 1885, just before the publication of Stevenson's D…
New Arabian Nights
Read by Don W. Jenkins
Robert Louis Stevenson
New Arabian Nights is a collection of short stories which include Robert Louis Stevenson's earliest fiction as well as those considered his …
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Version 4 - Dramatic Reading)
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Robert Louis Stevenson
A series of mysterious and increasingly alarming crimes are taking place across London. People are being injured, even murdered without merc…
A Child's Garden of Verses
Read by Arctura
Robert Louis Stevenson
Beloved by many generations of children, A Child's Garden of Verses is a beautiful collection of children's poetry. Sometimes thoughtful, so…
Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes
Read by Patrick Wallace
Robert Louis Stevenson
A classic of travel writing, this book recounts Stevenson's adventures on an extended walk through uplands and mountains in south-western Fr…
The Master of Ballantrae
Read by Thomas A. Copeland
Robert Louis Stevenson
Heir to a noble Scottish house in the mid 18th century, the Master is a charming, clever, and resourceful villain whose daring but ill-advis…
The Wrecker
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Robert Louis Stevenson
The Wrecker (1892) is a novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson in collaboration with his stepson Lloyd Osbourne. The story is a 'sprawling,…