The Complete Novels (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Victorian adventures of pirates, Highlands, and dual identities—from Treasure Island to Jekyll and HydeBy Robert Louis Stevenson
Length100h 58m
About this audiobook
Robert Louis Stevenson's The Complete Novels (Illustrated Edition) gathers the full range of his narrative art, from the nautical suspense of Treasure Island and the moral Gothic of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde to the historical intricacies of Kidnapped, Catriona, The Master of Ballantrae, and the unfinished Weir of Hermiston. Enhanced by illustrations, the volume reveals Stevenson's command of romance, adventure, psychological doubleness, and sharply patterned prose. Situated between Victorian realism, Gothic fiction, and the revival of historical romance, these novels display a modern awareness of divided selves, imperial horizons, and unstable loyalties. Stevenson (1850–1894), born in Edinburgh into a family of lighthouse engineers, was shaped by Scottish history, Calvinist inheritance, chronic illness, and restless travel across Europe, America, and the Pacific. His cosmopolitan life, legal training, bohemian friendships, and fascination with oral storytelling informed his vivid settings and ethical tensions. Exile and illness sharpened his sense of peril, freedom, and imaginative escape. This collection is ideal for readers seeking both pleasure and intellectual substance. It offers adventure without simplicity, moral inquiry without pedantry, and a panoramic view of one of the nineteenth century's most versatile stylists.
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
GenreLiterary Classics, Action and Adventure
Length100 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6Treasure Island
7Part I The Old Buccaneer
8Part II The Sea Cook
9Part III My Shore Adventure
10Part IV The Stockade
11Part V My Sea Adventure
12Part VI Captain Silver
13Prince Otto
14Book I Prince Errant
15Book II Of Love and Politics (pt. 1)
16Book II Of Love and Politics (pt. 2)
17Book III Fortunate Misfortune
18Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (pt. 1)
19Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (pt. 2)
20Kidnapped (pt. 1)
21Kidnapped (pt. 2)
22Kidnapped (pt. 3)
23Kidnapped (pt. 4)
24Catriona
25Part I The Lord Advocate (pt. 1)
26Part I The Lord Advocate (pt. 2)
27Part I The Lord Advocate (pt. 3)
28Part II Father and Daughter (pt. 1)
29Part II Father and Daughter (pt. 2)
30The Black Arrow
31Book I The Two Lads
32Book II The Moat House
33Book III My Lord Foxham
34Book IV The Disguise
35Book V Crookback
36The Master of Ballantrae (pt. 1)
37The Master of Ballantrae (pt. 2)
38The Master of Ballantrae (pt. 3)
39The Master of Ballantrae (pt. 4)
40The Wrong Box (pt. 1)
41The Wrong Box (pt. 2)
42The Wrong Box (pt. 3)
43The Wrecker (pt. 1)
44The Wrecker (pt. 2)
45The Wrecker (pt. 3)
46The Wrecker (pt. 4)
47The Wrecker (pt. 5)
48The Wrecker (pt. 6)
49The Wrecker (pt. 7)
50The Ebb-Tide
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