Resultados para "robert louis stevenson" en Acción y aventura

Keawe, un marinero de las islas Hawai, compra una singular botella que hará realidad su gran sueño: una hermosa casa en las costas de su pueblo. Sin embargo, deberá revender la botella por un precio inferior al que la compró, de lo contrario, cuando muera, el demonio que habita en su interior lo arrastrará con él hasta las llamas del infierno. Este fascinante relato es una versión del clásico cuento del genio escondido en una botella, capaz de conceder los deseos de aquél que la posea.

Un día Keawe, nativo de Hawái, decide conocer otras tierras y se embarca en un buque que se dirige a San Francisco, donde se queda fascinado al ver una casa preciosa, cuyo dueño, en cambio, parece triste y solo. Keawe se pregunta cómo el dueño de una casa tan hermosa puede ser tan infeliz. Tras enseñarle su mansión, el anciano le muestra una botella de vidrio blanco en cuyo interior se pueden ver los colores cambiantes del arco iris, además de un diablillo. Este diablillo le concedería cualquier deseo, excepto alargarle la vida.

"Treasure Island" is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "buccaneers and buried gold". First published as a book on May 23, 1883, it was originally serialized in the children's magazine "Young Folks" between 1881 and 1882 under the title "Treasure Island or the mutiny of the Hispaniola", with Stevenson adopting the pseudonym Captain George North.

Caught in the midst of England's War of the Roses, young Dick Shelton's loyalties are torn between a guardian who betrays him and the leader of the secret fellowship, "The Black Arrow".

En Molokai, perteneciente a las islas Hawai, el joven Keloa y el hechicero Kalamake emprenden un viaje a una misteriosa isla en busca de riquezas. Se trata de la isla de las voces, un lugar oculto y habitado por caníbales donde tendrán que enfrentarse a numerosos peligros.

La isla del tesoro cuenta la historia de Jim Hawkins, el joven hijo del dueño de la posada Admiral Benbow, cuya vida en la monótona bahía del Cerro Negro cambiarácon la llegada de un anciano rodeado de un halo de misterio. ... El ritmo de esta historia es tan dinámico como las peripecias de Jim.

Enjoy two seafaring adventures by a beloved classic adventure writer in Kidnapped and Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Jim Hawkins regenta, junto a sus padres, la posada Almirante Benbow. Su vida discurre tranquila entre la barra y las mesas hasta que, un día, un viejo marinero entra en su fonda acarreando un pesado secreto.

Dr. Henry Jekyll, convinced of the duality of human nature, attempts an experiment to separate the good and evil aspects of his own character. The shocking results lead to calamity and horror.

Il povero hawaiano Keawe pensa di aver fatto il miglior affare della sua vita. Ha comprato una strana bottiglia da un uomo anziano e misterioso, in cui risiede un diavoletto. Gli è stato detto che il diavoletto soddisferà ogni suo desiderio... ma ogni cosa ha un prezzo, e Keawe non era pronto a pagarlo. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) fu uno scrittore scozzese di romanzi, poesie, saggi e libri di viaggio. A causa di problemi di salute, trascorse molto tempo all'estero, dove entrò a far parte di importanti circoli letterari.

Two of the greatest novels of the 19th century - Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by master storyteller Robert Louis Stevenson are collected together in this audiobook! Enjoy these two novels of adventure and horror by legendary storyteller Robert Louis Stevenson.

Mergulhe nessa incrível história de Jim Hawkins e sua aventura pelo mar!

Treasure Island follows the adventures of a cabin boy named Jim Hawkins on board the Hispaniola. Hawkins is in for the adventure of a lifetime, as he braves dangerous waters, lives through a mutiny, and searches for buried treasure.

In a time of shifting loyalties and trecherous alliances, young Dick Shelton is betrayed by his brutal guardian. Intent on rescuing the woman he loves, Dick joins forces with a mysterious fellowship intent on dispensing their own brand of justice.Through one trap after another, each choice Dick makes begins to have dire consequences—not only for himself, but for the fate of England!

Millions of people have thrilled to the adventure of young Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver since the publication of Treasure Island in 1883. It has been dramatized countless times since its appearance. Treasure maps marked with an X, schooners, the Black Spot, tropical islands, and peglegged sailors with parrots on their shoulders: All these stereotypes of the buccaneer tale were the invention of R. L. Stevenson. But make no mistake about it...this novel is a masterpiece of plot development, character study, and sheer writing skill.

Quando un vecchio capitano di mare muore misteriosamente nella locanda dei genitori di Jim Hawkins, il giovane trova una mappa del tesoro tra gli effetti personali del capitano che darà il via a una selvaggia e avventurosa caccia al tesoro. Insieme a una manciata di pirati inaffidabili, incontra l'antagonista Long John Silver, un personaggio la cui fama trascende il racconto. Con "L'isola del tesoro" (1883), l'autore Robert Louis Stevenson inventò l'immagine moderna del pirata.

When an old pirate gives him a secret treasure map for safekeeping, Jim Hawkins is excited to finally have some adventure in his life. Jim assembles a pirate crew, finds a sailing ship, and sets course for the destination where he expects to find treasure beyond his wildest dreams. Along the way, he will have to learn how to protect himself and his loyal crew from the scoundrels who turn against him.

La vie du jeune Jim Hawkins bascule le jour où un marin ivrogne et balafré s'installe dans l'auberge tenue par ses parents. Qui est réellement celui que l'on surnomme le "capitaine" ? Pourquoi se cache-t-il ? Une nuit, des pirates attaquent l'auberge. Jim n'a que le temps de fuir, emportant avec lui le secret du vieux forban : la carte d'une île abritant un fabuleux trésor... Le chef-d'œuvre incontesté d'un maître de l'aventure.

Emma, I have scratched out the beginning to my father, for I think I can write more easily to you. This is my last farewell to all, the last you will ever hear or see of an unworthy friend and son. I have failed in life; I am quite broken down and disgraced. I pass under a false name; you will have to tell my father that with all your kindness. It is my own fault. -- with Fanny Van De Grift Stevenson.

In a fog-wreathed London, the respected Dr Jekyll’s experiments on the dual nature of man unleash a brute that feels no moral restraint or remorse. Although excited by this freedom, Jekyll discovers that he is unable to control the power of his vicious alter ego and is faced with shameful discovery or ignominious death.