New Releases by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON

Presents the complete collection of Robert Louis Stevenson''s short stories, including "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and "The Beach of Falesa."

A sixteen-year-old orphan is kidnapped by his villainous uncle, but later escapes and becomes involved in the struggle of the Scottish highlanders against English rule.

This edition of "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde / Weir of Hermiston" includes Stevenson''s essay "The Importance of Dreams". Both these stories deal in different ways with a topic which fascinated Stevenson: the duality of human nature.

Dr. Jekyll is a respected, well-liked scientist -- until a secret experiment goes hideously wrong, and he is plunged into a nightmare existence as the monstrous Mr. Hyde. The hero of The Suicide Club gets just as entangled with a sinister, secret society when he unwisely indulges his taste for adventure.

In 1878 Robert Louis Stevenson set out on a walking tour of the Cévennes behind Modestine, the donkey that carried his baggage. The one hundred twenty-mile trip was through difficult country, and Modestine proved to be less than agreeable, too. Although Stevenson''s adventure lasted only twelve days, his account suggests a much longer journey, with all sorts of backward glances, detours, and retracing of steps, both on the terrain and in spirit. Stevenson''s third book, Travels with a Donkey was originally intended as a lighthearted sketch, a companion-piece to his recent Inland Voyage. Although he would not be recognized as a major author until the publication of Treasure Island and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, one can see his voice developing. Full of charm and instruction, Travels with a Donkey serves as a guide to alternatives to the restless and distracted standard of contemporary travel.

The complete text of Robert Louis Stevenson''s classic tale of duality, fully annotated with thousands of fascinating facts and legends... everything you ever wanted to know about literature''s most famous split personality.

In this anthology, Jenni Calder introduces excerpts from Stevenson''s most accessible writings. The book is published in association with the Edinburgh Festival exhibition about Stevenson held at the National Museums of Scotland. A casette tape is also available.

This edition contains the complete text, first published in 1886.

R obert Louis Stevenson''s tale, full of action and adventure, has entertained readers for well over a hundred years. This graphic novel adaptation brings to life a fascinating story that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. A treasure map where X marks the spot, a schooner set to sail, a onelegged seaman with a parrot on his shoulder, a boy whose bravery will be tested by murder, mutiny, and betrayal — Robert Louis Stevenson’s well-loved tale is the ultimate swashbuckling adventure.