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Kidnapped di Robert Louis Stevenson è allo stesso tempo una storia di avventure esilarante e una seria allegoria politica. Questa edizione Penguin Classics è curata con un'introduzione e note di Donald McFarlan e una prefazione di Alasdair Gray. Orfano e senza un soldo, David Balfour parte alla ricerca del suo ultimo parente in vita, l'avaro e solitario zio Ebenezer. Ma Ebenezer è tutt'altro che accogliente e David sfugge per un pelo all'omicidio prima di essere rapito e imprigionato su una nave diretta alle Caroline. Quando la nave naufraga, David, insieme al focoso ribelle Alan Breck, torna indietro attraverso il pericoloso territorio delle Highlands in cerca di giustizia. Attraverso la sua potente rappresentazione dei due personaggi centrali molto diversi, il romantico Breck e il razionale Whig David, Stevenson drammatizzò un conflitto al centro della cultura scozzese all'indomani della ribellione giacobita, oltre a creare un'indimenticabile storia d'avventura. Questa nuova edizione include una prefazione di Alasdair Gray che discute la vita e la carriera letteraria di Stevenson e come arrivò a scrivere Kidnapped. Nella sua introduzione, Donald McFarlan considera il realismo del romanzo e una rappresentazione della Scozia. Questo volume include anche una nota storica, una mappa, appunti, nuove letture di approfondimento e un glossario. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) nacque a Edimburgo, figlio di un prospero ingegnere civile. Sebbene avesse iniziato la sua carriera come saggista e scrittore di viaggi, il successo di Treasure Island (1883) e Kidnapped (1886) consolidò la sua reputazione di scrittore di racconti d'azione e avventura. L'educazione calvinista di Stevenson gli ha conferito una certa preoccupazione per la predestinazione e un certo fascino per la presenza del male, temi che ha esplorato in Lo strano caso del dottor Jekyll e del signor Hyde (1886) e Il padrone di Ballantrae (1893). Se ti è piaciuto Il rapimento, potrebbero piacerti anche Il richiamo della foresta, Zanna Bianca e altri racconti di Jack London, disponibili anche su Penguin Classics.
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Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), Scottish essayist, poet and author of fiction and travel books, was known especially for his novels of adventure. Stevenson became famous with the romantic adventure story Treasure Island, which appeared in 1883. Among his other popular works are Kidnapped (1886), The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886) and The Master Of Ballantrae (1889).
Donald McFarlan, a Glasgow native, worked in publishing and was the author of The Guinness Book of Why?.
Titolo: Kidnapped (Penguin Classics)
Casa editrice: - -
Data di pubblicazione: 2007
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Very Good
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped is at once a rollicking adventure story and an earnest political allegory. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction and notes by Donald McFarlan and a foreword by Alasdair Gray. Orphaned and penniless, David Balfour sets out to find his last living relative, miserly and reclusive Uncle Ebenezer. But Ebenezer is far from welcoming, and David narrowly escapes being murdered before he is kidnapped and imprisoned on a ship bound for the Carolinas. When the ship is wrecked, David, along with the fiery rebel Alan Breck, makes his way back across the treacherous Highland terrain on a quest for justice. Through his powerful depiction of the two very different central characters - the romantic Breck and the rational Whig David - Stevenson dramatized a conflict at the heart of Scottish culture in the aftermath of the Jacobite rebellion, as well as creating an unforgettable adventure story. This new edition includes a foreword by Alasdair Gray discussing Stevenson's life and literary career and how he came to write Kidnapped. In his introduction, Donald McFarlan considers the novel's realism and a depiction of Scotland. This volume also includes a historical note, a map, notes, new further reading and a glossary. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was born in Edinburgh, the son of a prosperous civil engineer. Although he began his career as an essayist and travel writer, the success of Treasure Island (1883) and Kidnapped (1886) established his reputation as a writer of tales of action and adventure. Stevenson's Calvinist upbringing lent him a preoccupation with predestination and a fascination with the presence of evil, themes he explored in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886), and The Master of Ballantrae (1893). If you enjoyed Kidnapped, you might like Jack London's The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and Other Stories, also available in Penguin Classics. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR001538858
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Condizione: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Codice articolo ZEV.0141441798.G
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paperback. Condizione: Acceptable. Shows some light wear from age and use. Interior is good with sound binding and no marks, damage or labels. We Ship Daily! Satisfaction Guaranteed! Codice articolo 89331
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Da: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Codice articolo 2232441
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Da: Greener Books, London, Regno Unito
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Da: ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, U.S.A.
Condizione: acceptable. Fast & Free Shipping â" A well-used but reliable copy with all text fully readable. Pages and cover remain intact, though wear such as notes, highlighting, bends, or library marks may be present. Supplemental items like CDs or access codes may not be included. Codice articolo ZWV.0141441798.A
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Soft Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Light creases to covers, but tight and clean. Codice articolo 286129
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Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
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Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
Condizione: Very Good. New Ed. /. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Codice articolo GRP80125094
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