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.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Version 5)

Read by Phil Chenevert 4.6
This story deals with the obvious fact that we humans are split, dual. We have urges to do the 'right' thing, to be honorable and wise, but…

The Black Arrow - A Tale of the Two Roses

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
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…

Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson

Read by Martin Geeson 4.5
“Extreme busyness…is a symptom of deficient vitality; and a faculty for idleness implies a catholic appetite and a strong sense of personal …

La Isla del Tesoro

Read by Victor Villarraza 4.8
La Isla del Tesoro es una narración llana, un romance fácil, un cuento sabroso con un niño por héroe, y que, &aa…

Fables

Read by Ben Tucker 4.1
Master storyteller Robert Louis Stevenson (Treasure Island, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Kidnapped) brings us an entrancing and at times quite…

The Amateur Emigrant

Read by Annise 4.5
In July 1879, Robert Louis Stevenson left Scotland to meet his future wife in her native California. Leaving by ship from Glasgow, Scotland,…

A Child's Garden of Verses (Version 3)

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
A Child's Garden Of Verses is a collection of poems for children written by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The poems mainly concern…

Essays of Travel

Read by mkirkpat 4.3
This book includes fascinating essays by Robert Louis Stevenson about his travels in England, Europe, and the United States. They provide ev…

Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Old Time Radio Classics

4.8
Experience the thrilling tale of duality and the struggle between good and evil in the classic story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This Old Ti…

A Child's Garden of Verses (version 2)

Read by Willy 5
A Child's Garden of Verses is a collection of poems for children by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The collection first appeare…

More New Arabian Nights: The Dynamiter

Read by Don W. Jenkins 4.3
More New Arabian Nights: The Dynamiter (1885) is a collection of linked short stories by Robert Louis Stevenson and Fanny Vandegrift. Three …

An Inland Voyage

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.4
As a young man, Stevenson wished to be financially independent and began his literary career by writing travelogues. This is his first publi…

Island Nights' Entertainments

Read by Tony Addison 4.5
A marvelous depiction of two sides of South Sea Islands' life through three separate tales. One, the experience of the incoming British kee…

RL Stevenson The Bottle Imp

Read by David Rintoul 4.4
Experience the classic tale of the supernatural in the South Sea with Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Bottle Imp." This captivating …

The Vagabond

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4
The Vagabond is a poignant reflection on the allure of travel and the spirit of adventure, penned by the renowned author Robert Louis Steven…

A Child's Garden of Verses (Version 4)

Read by MichaelMaggs 4.8
Robert Louis Stevenson’s A Child's Garden of Verses is one of the most popular and loved collections of children’s verse of the 19th century…

Picture-Books In Winter

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
LibriVox volunteers bring you 26 recordings of Picture-Books In Winter by Robert Louis Stevenson.This was the Weekly Poetry project for Febr…

Theatre Royal 54 01 30 Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde

Read by Sir Lawrence Olivier 5
Sir Lawrence Olivier stars in this Theater Royal production of Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. A dark tale o…

The Cow

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
LibriVox volunteers bring you fourteen different readings of Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Cow, a weekly poetry project. (Summary by Annie Co…

Treasure Island (version 3, dramatic reading)

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
When a rough old seaman calling himself "the Captain" appears at the inn owned by Jim Hawkins' father, young Jim little dreams wha…

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