Samuel Lloyd Osbourne was een Amerikaanse auteur die nauw samenwerkte met zijn stiefvader, de Schotse schrijver Robert Louis Stevenson. Samen schreven ze drie boeken, en Osbourne leverde input en ideeën voor andere werken. Zijn bijdragen verrijkten Stevensons avontuurlijke verhalen vaak met authenticiteit en een frisse invalshoek.
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And Other Tales and Fables. Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Exploring themes of duality and morality, this collection includes the renowned "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," which delves into the conflict between good and evil within a single individual. Alongside this classic tale, readers will discover a variety of other intriguing stories and fables that reflect the complexities of human nature. The book maintains the integrity of the original 1895 edition, offering a timeless perspective on its profound themes.
The Wrecker is one of Stevenson's longest and most complicated novels, holding back explanation for much of the course of the book.
The narrative explores deep emotional turmoil as Herrick confesses his despair and self-loathing to Attwater, expressing a desire for mercy in his suffering. He feels utterly broken and seeks guidance from Attwater, whom he simultaneously despises and respects for his honesty. In contrast, Attwater offers a pragmatic solution, urging Herrick to take action and regain control over his life, suggesting a glimmer of hope amid the darkness. The exchange highlights themes of desperation, the search for redemption, and the complexities of human relationships.
Penniless and unable to marry the woman he loves, the financially struggling lawyer Stephen Glennard discovers a way out of his predicaments by selling love letters written to him by deceased author Margaret Aubyn.
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A masterpiece of farcical comedy by the author of Treasure Island sees two brothers about to inherit a fortune, if only one pesky relative would adhere to the rules Morris and John Finsbury stand to gain a lot of money if their Uncle Masterman dies, but none if Uncle Joseph dies first. So when Joseph seems to have come to an untimely end in a railway accident, a farcical sequence is set in motion. Determined to conceal the death, Morris hides the body in a barrel which he then ships to London. How will the situation resolve itself and for how long can the deception continue? First published in 1889 and adapted several time for film and musical, The Wrong Box is Stevenson at his funniest. The farce moves at a tremendous pace with Stevenson rapidly piling up train crashes, missing uncles, cases of mistaken identity, and surplus dead bodies.
A noted journalist of his day takes notes on and retells the history, in detail, of many places in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. In PA, much detail is offered on Utopian societies and new religions and the like.
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