KIDNAPPED and Its Sequel, Catriona (Illustrated) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Adventures of David BalfourBy Robert Louis Stevenson
Length19h 56m
About this audiobook
Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped and its sequel Catriona form a richly interwoven historical adventure set amid the political tensions of eighteenth-century Scotland after the Jacobite risings. Following David Balfour's betrayal, abduction, alliance with the fugitive Alan Breck Stewart, and subsequent moral and romantic maturation, the books combine swift narrative momentum with subtle reflections on loyalty, law, identity, and national division. Stevenson's prose is lucid, dramatic, and finely atmospheric, placing the work within the tradition of the historical romance while giving it psychological sharpness and ethical complexity. Stevenson, born in Edinburgh in 1850, was deeply shaped by Scottish history, legal culture, family memory, and the landscapes of the Highlands and Lowlands. Though often celebrated for Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, he possessed a serious antiquarian imagination and a cosmopolitan literary intelligence. His frail health and lifelong travels sharpened his sense of exile, belonging, and moral ambiguity—concerns that animate David Balfour's journey. This illustrated edition is highly recommended for readers who value adventure informed by historical insight. It will appeal to students of Scottish literature, admirers of classic fiction, and anyone seeking a vigorous yet thoughtful narrative of courage, conscience, and coming of age.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length19 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6KIDNAPPED and Its Sequel, Catriona (Illustrated) (pt. 1)
7KIDNAPPED and Its Sequel, Catriona (Illustrated) (pt. 2)
8KIDNAPPED and Its Sequel, Catriona (Illustrated) (pt. 3)
9KIDNAPPED and Its Sequel, Catriona (Illustrated) (pt. 4)
10KIDNAPPED and Its Sequel, Catriona (Illustrated) (pt. 5)
11KIDNAPPED and Its Sequel, Catriona (Illustrated) (pt. 6)
12KIDNAPPED and Its Sequel, Catriona (Illustrated) (pt. 7)
13KIDNAPPED and Its Sequel, Catriona (Illustrated) (pt. 8)
14Analysis
15Reflection
16Memorable Quotes
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