The Master of Ballantrae: A Winters Tale (The Unabridged Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Steward's Account of Scottish Brothers Divided by the Jacobite Rising of 1745By Robert Louis Stevenson
Length10h 43m
About this audiobook
Robert Louis Stevenson's The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale is a dark historical romance of fraternal rivalry, divided loyalties, and moral disintegration, set against the aftermath of the Jacobite rising of 1745. Through the tragic conflict between the charismatic, corrupt James Durie and his more dutiful brother Henry, Stevenson fuses adventure narrative, Gothic unease, and psychological realism. Its framed narration, shifting testimonies, and wintry atmosphere place it among the most sophisticated late-Victorian engagements with romance as a form capable of probing divided identity and ancestral guilt. Stevenson, born in Edinburgh in 1850, was deeply shaped by Scottish history, Calvinist moral inheritance, and a lifelong fascination with doubles, exile, and unstable selves. Having already explored divided personality in Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and heroic adventure in Treasure Island, he brought to this novel a mature command of ambiguity, irony, and historical imagination. This unabridged illustrated edition is highly recommended for readers interested in classic fiction that combines narrative suspense with intellectual depth. It will especially reward admirers of Scottish literature, Gothic romance, and morally complex historical novels.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.3 (1.1K)
Includes Amazon
GenreLiterary Classics, Historical Fiction
Length10 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Master of Ballantrae: A Winters Tale (The Unabridged Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6The Master of Ballantrae: A Winters Tale (The Unabridged Illustrated Edition) (pt. 1)
7The Master of Ballantrae: A Winters Tale (The Unabridged Illustrated Edition) (pt. 2)
8The Master of Ballantrae: A Winters Tale (The Unabridged Illustrated Edition) (pt. 3)
9The Master of Ballantrae: A Winters Tale (The Unabridged Illustrated Edition) (pt. 4)
10Analysis
11Reflection
12Memorable Quotes
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