The waif woman - robert louis stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: Off the windswept coast of Iceland, there’s a ship with a mysterious passenger on board. Her name is Thorgunna, and soon she’ll be dead. But that won’t be the end of her story. Inspired by Iceland folk-tales, "The Waif Woman" is a creepy fable about pride and envy. It hinges on the deathbed promise the locals make to Thorgunna before she passes. Once they break it, her ghost comes calling to wreak revenge. "The Waif Woman" was never published in Stevenson’s lifetime, eventually coming out 20 years after his death. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: It’s the smoggy, gas-lit London of the 1880s. And three young men—Desborough, Challoner and Somerset—are bored stiff. So this trio make a pact. They’ll alleviate their listlessness by seeking out adventures wherever they can. These adventures form "The Dynamiter", a collection of loosely inter-connected stories, which features everything from violent Mormons to ghostly mansions. Veering from suspense to comedy, it’s a fun and light read. And for Stevenson fans, an interesting curio because it’s his only book written in collaboration with his wife, Fanny van de Grift Stevenson. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘The Sea Fogs’ represents a highly personal insight in to the life and health of the world renowned author, Robert Louise Stevenson. It follows his honeymoon in the Napa Valley in California where he and his new wife have taken up residence in an abandoned silver mine. Stevenson had long been afflicted by pulmonary difficulties and it was hoped these two months away from the damp of San Francisco would give his ailing lungs a chance to recuperate. It is here where we are first acquainted with the ‘Sea Fogs’ drifting in from the pacific and swarming the coast. Breath-taking in his vivid description of this stunning natural phenomenon, his ailing health hangs low over the awesome sight in front of him. It is a moving short, fantastic in its description and commanding in its beauty, it also offers a profound insight in to the mind of this iconic author and his ability to see the beauty and joy in everything. This short is perfect reading for any nature lovers or those looking for the perfect bed-time read. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Robert Louis Stevenson's unconventional 1880 honeymoon in an abandoned silver mining camp on the shoulder of Mount St. Helena provides the backdrop for this wonderful narrative of late 19th century California. "Squatting" for two months during a California summer with his new wife, Fanny Vandegrift, The Silverado Squatters provides readers with insight into life in the Napa Valley—with descriptions of the "experiments" with local wine growing, his visit to a petrified forest, his first use of the telephone, and the characters of the local people. Stevenson used his memories of this California honeymoon to create much of the descriptive detail found in 1883's Treasure Island. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: If you’re thinking of reconnecting with old friends, this suspenseful tale may make you reconsider. Frank and Northmour haven’t seen each other in years. Mainly due to Northmour being a bad-tempered recluse. So when Frank turns up unannounced at Northmour’s house, he can’t quite believe his eyes. His old college buddy is entertaining guests! And not only that, he’s due to be married to one of them. But there are some ugly secrets lurking behind Northmour’s transformation. And as Frank digs into the mystery, he’s pulled into a thriller of Italian crime families, fraudulent bankers and forbidden love. Hailed by Arthur Conan Doyle as Stevenson’s "high water-mark", "Pavilion on the Links" recalls the thrillers of Agatha Christie or Wilkie Collins. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: In ‘The Sire de Maletroit's Door’ we follow young Denis de Beaulieu, a veteran in the raging ‘Hundred Years War’ as he creeps through the streets of Burgundy trying to avoid patrolling enemy troops. As he attempts to make his way home he is almost discovered by the enemy and must take cover behind the nearest door. This sanctuary will bear a steep price however, as he comes to meet the contemptuous occupant of this house with their very unusual demands. With a fantastic twist, beautiful description emblematic of Stevenson’s style and powerful incorporations of the idea of fate and destiny, this short is a must for lovers of drama and tension or those of you who loved Netflix’s ‘The King’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The walking trip that Stevenson describes in [i]Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes[/i] (1879) was taken when the nascent author was still in his twenties and pining for a lost love. Accompanied by Modestine, the eponymous donkey he hired to carry his camping gear, the journey proved both challenging and charming. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: This collection of three plays written by two equally creative minds takes the reader on a wild journey. In ‘Deacon Brodie’ we follow the double life of the character of the same name, a politician by day and a thrill seeking thief by night - will his double life catch up with him? We are then thrown in to a vicious boiling pot of romance and violence in ‘Beau Austin’ where a womanising bachelor will have to move carefully if he hopes to survive. Spurned lovers, duels to the death and huge sums of money on the line, what more could you ask from a dramatic play? Finally we take to the seas, where some iconic characters from ‘Treasure Island’ will reprise their roles in a tale of love, hope of course lost treasure. It is an adventurous caper with wonderful characters, perfect for any lovers of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘Across the Plains’ is a vibrant collection of travel and exploration pieces from Stevenson’s life. ‘Across the Plains’ itself recounts Stevenson’s journey from Glasgow to New York before his long train ride to California. It offers a fascinating insight in to how our world used to be, from the weeks of travel to the vastly different food, and unfortunately the vast prevalence of xenophobia. Other tales such as ‘Fontainebleau’ are love letters to the beauty of a small French town populated by artists where life is slow and procrastination is the order of the day. Or for the history buffs among you ‘The Old Pacific Capital’ gives a fascinating account of California’s old capital of Monterey. It is a collection perfect for those fascinated with the Victorian age, or those of you obsessed with ‘Carnival Row’, there’s just no elves unfortunately. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: If you only know Robert Louis Stevenson as the author of "Treasure Island", "Underwoods" will surprise and delight. It collects over 50 of his poems, written in both English and Scots (one of the native languages of Scotland). Most are written in rhyme, and offer elegiac tributes to people and places, or moving reflections on his struggles with illness.Among them are poems dedicated to Stevenson’s famous friends, such as the writers Henry James and W. E. Henley. And the beautiful "Requiem", which Stevenson chose to adorn his own tombstone. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘A day with Robert Louis Stevenson’ is no doubt every ‘Stevensonian’s’ dream, it is a rare look behind the curtain of one of the greatest literary talents mankind has ever seen. This book takes you to the sickly authors home where only the most "favoured" people were ever permitted. Consider yourself favoured, and step inside with this legendary author as you sit down to have all you burning questions answered. This book is perfect for fans of the great author as it gives an incredibly fascinating and vivid first hand insight in to his later life. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: One is kind, well-respected, and intelligent. The other is evil, selfish and, oh-so-immoral. But what if I told you that they were both the same person? And what would you think if I revealed that scientific endeavours, gory investigations, and malicious meanderings were behind this strange case of dual personality? ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ is a tense and thrilling read for fans of Netflix’s gloriously gothic ‘Wednesday’ series. Celebrated for his rip-roaring adventure tales and gothic fiction, Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’, ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, and ‘Kidnapped´. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The "Vailima Letters" is Robert Louis Stevenson laid bare. It collects his correspondence with his friend and literary critic Sidney Colvin, from the years 1890-1894. This was when Stevenson was living in Samoa, still writing novels but becoming increasingly unwell. Stevenson writes about his creative processes and his various sicknesses. He also details Samoa's state of unrest-—due to both tribal civil war and the creeping influence of European colonisers. This insightful collection is a treasure trove for bookworms and history buffs alike. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Virginibus Puerisque represents the legendary author’s first collection of personal essays. Far from being a droll affair they are playful and spirited, they are written in defiance of the hardship of everyday life and the contemptuous philistines who rage against the arts. These essays are here to calm and help, they are positive reflections on things we all worry about. In ‘Childs Play’ Stevenson sooths our fears over lost childhoods, and then takes us on a sweeping orchestration of bravery in ‘The English Admirals’. The essays are playful and thoughtful and absolutely perfect for a calm commute home. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: This collection includes: THE AMATEUR EMIGRANT: FROM THE CLYDE TO SANDY HOOK.COCKERMOUTH AND KESWICK, AN AUTUMN EFFECT, A WINTER'S WALK IN CARRICK AND GALLOWAY, FOREST NOTES, A MOUNTAIN TOWN IN FRANCE, RANDOM MEMORIES: ROSA QUO LOCORUM, THE IDEAL HOUSE, DAVOS IN WINTER, HEALTH AND MOUNTAINS, ALPINE DIVERSION, THE STUMULATION OF THE ALPS, ROADS, and ON THE ENJOYMENT OF UNPLEASANT PLACES. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: In AN INLAND VOYAGE, Stevenson is at his best. The book was inspired by a canoe trip he made with a friend in 1876 on the rivers of northern France. As we travel with him, we meet a rich variety of characters, portrayed with unspoiled relish by the vivacious and energetic young author. It is charming to discover that boat clubs flourished on the continent a century ago, and that friendship and hospitality were as common among sportsmen then as they are today. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘A Christmas Sermon’ is an emotional and powerful piece. Written by Stevenson as he recuperated from another lung issue outside New York, he ponders the questions of life, death, morality and man’s place in it all. His prose is beautiful, his pondering interrupted by philosophy and a healthy dose of poetry. It is an emotional read, seeing such a great literary mind facing down the long journey, but *spoiler alert* it ends happily. Stevenson concludes that man’s purpose is "to be honest, to be kind, to earn a little and spend less, to make upon the whole a family happier for his presence". They are questions we all ask ourselves, questions that can make us feel hopelessly lost, but we aren’t, we’re just figuring things out. This little sermon packs a punch, it is incredibly cathartic pondering the questions of life with one of the greatest literary minds of all time, and as such is perfect reading for anyone. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘Edinburgh - Picturesque Notes’ is a love letter to home in many ways. In a collection of essays renowned author, Robert Louis Stevenson, recounts historic areas of the city, and the contrasts it contains, split between the rich and poor, the city and the countryside. He lovingly delves in to the beauty of the city, nostalgic for its past, but does not shy away from the gruesome history of his city either, recounting the tales of many sinister events such as ‘Deacon Brodie’ and ‘Major Weir’. The essays are humorous, with quick jabs at the residents of the city and even the weather, the most common jibe of all for those familiar with Scotland. To Stevenson, he was sharing this nostalgia with all the Edinburgh emigrants, in the hopes that they would find comfort in seeing a place near and dear to them recounted in his book. Perfect for those fascinated with Scotland’s ancient city, or just really big fans of ‘Trainspotting’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Father Damien was a Belgian, Roman Catholic Missionary who devoted his life to helping at a leper sanctuary in Hawaii. Eventually Father Damien would die of the illness more than twenty years after arriving at the sanctuary. This letter by Stevenson is in fact a response to the Reverend of Hawaii, who following Damien’s death began attacking his character, something Stevenson took huge problem with. This letter is a beautiful example of the kind of soul Stevenson was, in this letter he refutes the reverend’s gross statements point by point. Stevenson targets the hypocrisy of the reverend, his lack of moral character and his failure in his spiritual duties. This letter is a potent moral statement stemming from a desire to be good and to do better. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘New Poems, and Variant Readings’ represents the adoration for which Stevenson’s fans have for his work. This collection of dozens of poems has been painstakingly gathered piece by piece by his fans from individual collectors the world over to create this book. They are incredibly personal, insightful and intimate looks in to the life of this legendary author, with the love poems in particular being a stand out attraction. These pieces were created over many years, and kept safe by Stevenson across his many globe-trotting travels, yet never published in his lifetime. For fans of Stevenson this collection gives an incredible insight in to the mind of one of history’s best writers while allowing you the chance to revel in one of literatures best kept secrets. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘Songs of Travel, and Other Verses’ is a collection of forty-four poems written in the last years of the life of renowned author Robert L. Stevenson. It is a wonderful collection with a wide range from love ballads to more pensive deliberations on time, being and mortality. Many poems are nostalgic retrospectives on his native Scotland, while others are set in his new home of Samoa. The word ‘Travel’ encompasses not just the physical movement of oneself, but also the internal journey we all take in our own lives. It is a beautiful collection of poetry, perfect for fans of Rupi Kaur’s ‘Milk and Honey’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Příběh od skotského spisovatele Roberta Louise Stevensona patří mezi klenoty nejen anglické, ale i světové literatury. Rozpolcená postava doktora Jekylla a pana Hyda plná napětí a protikladů inspirovala filmové tvůrce, hudebníky i textaře. Klasický viktoriánský horor o dvou protikladných tvářích lidského charakteru ztělesněných dobrým doktorem Jekyllem a zlým panem Hydem. Když advokát pan Utterson začne řešit závěť svého starého přítele pana Jekylla, vyvstávají před ním znepokojivé otázky. Jaký byl vztah počestného dr. Jekylla a tajemného pana Hayda? Kdo zabil Sira Danverse? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Explore an epic trio of ‘Masters of Horror’ in this rip-roaring collection of dark, dangerous, and devilish tales. In ‘Frankenstein’, we’ll uncover Mary Shelly’s masterpiece as Victor Frankenstein strives to give life to a being of his own creation. We’ll then be whisked off to Transylvania to ponder over the meaning of good vs. evil as one young lawyer travels to Castle Dracula – and encounters one very peculiar count... Last but not least, you’ll be led down a gothic and gory investigation involving Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde… This dark, dangerous, and daring collection is the perfect companion for fans of Netflix's ´Dracula´ and Marcus Sedgwick's ´The Monsters We Deserve´. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) was an English novelist, celebrated for her early example of science fiction in her widely read Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’. Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish author celebrated for his Gothic horror ‘Dracula’. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’ and ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘A Footnote to History’ is an account of Colonial abuse in Samoa, the scramble by the US, Germany and Britain so swallow up land with little regard for the native Samoans. Stevenson became deeply ingrained in the local culture, siding squarely with the Samoans against the duplicitous colonials, so much so that he even fought alongside the Samoans to help keep their king in power. It is frontline journalism, Stevenson is in the midst of this conflict and gives incredible account of both the foreign and native discord. His account brings century old events to life and makes for incredible reading. Despite its age, the lessons in this book stand the test of time and deserve to be learned by all. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: You’re invited to wander the streets of Victorian London with the nation’s literary greats. Weaving a remarkable collection from the very best writers, tales of love and loss never felt so good… With classics such as Charles Dicken’s ‘Oliver Twist’, you’ll peak behind the scenes at one of the West End’s most loved musicals. You’ll then laugh till you cry at the lives of London’s high society in Thackeray’s ‘Vanity Fair’ and Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs Dalloway’. But it’s not all rosy and bright in 18th-century London. In Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’, we’ll question and query the true worth of excess. And if the streets of London weren’t strange enough, you’ll also be led down a gothic and gory investigation involving Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde… Crafting a rip-roaringly dramatic and vivid portrait of Victorian life in London, this impressive collection is perfect for fans of the silver screen adaptions ‘Oliver!’ (1968) and ‘Dorian Gray’ (2009). Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish poet and one of the most popular playwrights in the early 1890s. His works include ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and ‘The Importance of being Earnest’ Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’ and ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’. Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was a hugely influential English writer. A pioneer in the narrative device of streams of consciousness, Woolf’s breathtaking collection spans ‘Mrs Dalloway’, ‘To the Lighthouse’, and the non-fiction title ‘A Room of One’s Own’. William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was a British author and novelist. He is best known for his satirical works, including ‘Vanity Fair’, ‘The Luck of Barry Lyndon’, and ‘Second Funeral of Napolean’. Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English novelist and social critic, known for creating some of the world’s best-known fictional characters. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, and ‘Great Expectations’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.A gorgeous new edition. Admired for its pace and rigorous storytelling, Kidnapped is an enthralling read from start to finish. A dramatic tale set in the aftermath of the Jacobite uprising, and incorporating real events and characters, it tells of the kidnap of David Balfour and his desperate journey across Scotland, chased by redcoats, barely surviving until he reclaims his rightful place in society. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Through the narratives of Mr Enfield, Mr Utterson, Dr Lanyon and Poole, Jekyll’s butler, the mystery of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is revealed: Dr Jekyll, an eminent scientist, has discovered a drug which changes him into the embodiment of his evil impulses. Which side of Jekyll, the good or the evil, will triumph? Dossiers:London and CrimeThe ‘Double’ in 19th Century Fiction (knihydobrovsky.cz)

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'Fifteen men on the dead man's chest -Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!' Upon finding a map in his parents' inn, young Jim Hawkins joins a crew on route to the Caribbean to find buried treasure. One of his crew, the charming, yet devious Long John Silver is determined to snag the booty for himself and Jim's swashbuckling voyage becomes a mutinous and murderous adventure - where his own bravery is put to the test and he discovers much about friendship, loyalty and betrayal. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Nesmrtelný příběh o dobrodružství malého Jima Hawkinse a jeho druhů, kteří se vydali najít proslulý poklad krvežíznivého pirátského kapitána, vychází v klasickém překladu a je doprovázený ilustracemi jednoho z nejslavnějších českých ilustrátorů. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design.The story grew out of a map that led to imaginary treasure, devised during a holiday in Scotland by Stevenson and his nephew. The tale is told by an adventurous boy, Jim Hawkins, who gets hold of a treasure map and sets off with an adult crew in search of the buried treasure. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous Long John Silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself. Stevenson's first full-length work of fiction brought him immediate fame and continues to captivate readers of all ages. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When young Jim Hawkins finds a mysterious map in a dead sailor's sea trunk, it marks the start of a thrilling treasure hunt - and a very dangerous adventure. Accompanied by the local doctor and squire, he sets off on the high seas as a cabin-boy, determined to find the buried hoard. But they are not alone in their quest, a band of pirates - led by the enigmatic, one-legged Long John Silver - will stop at nothing to take back what they believe is theirs. One of the best-loved children's stories of all time, Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island is a thrilling tale of swashbuckling heroes and dastardly villains that continues to enchant readers young and old. This beautiful edition of Treasure Island is illustrated by H. M. Brock, with an afterword by Sam Gilpin. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound gift editions of much loved classic titles. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha:,Klub sebevrahů představují tři volně spojené příběhyprince Florizela z Bohemie Účinkují: Princ Florizel - Vladimír Dlouhý Vypravěč - Petr Kostka Geraldin - Aleš Procházka Mladík - David Novotný Předseda - Rudolf Pellar Dáma majestátních rozměrů - Gabriela Wilhelmová Doktor Noel - Josef Vinklář Malthus - Zdeněk Žák Silas - Daniel Rous Poručík BradburyRich - Miroslav Středa Fiakrista - Pavel Oskar Gottlieb Režie: Dimitrij Dudík Mohlo stačit málo a jméno Roberta Louise Stevensonaby bylo leda tak známé obdivovatelům majáků. Ty stavěli jeho otec i děd a mladý Robert Louis je měl v jejich díle následovat. Od svého snu stát se spisovatelem se však nenechal odradit a šel za ním se stejnou úporností jako dědeček Robert, který dokázal téměř nemožné – postavil maják na zrádném útesu Bell Rock omývaném vlnami, daleko od skotského pobřeží. Mořský živel u Stevensonavšak hrál důležitou roli, v jeho knihách i v jeho životě. Častokrát po moři cestoval a osud ho nakonec zavedl po mořských vlnách na ostrov Samoa, kde v roce 1894 v pouhých čtyřiačtyřiceti letech zemřel. Povídkový seriál Klub sebevrahů patří k Stevensonovým raným dílům a kromě tajemné atmosféry Londýna zaujme v českém prostředí nepochybně tím, že jedním z jeho protagonistů je lehkomyslný princ Florizel z Bohemie. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha:,Audiokniha Treasure Island namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Jazyková úroveň A2 pro mírně pokročilé posluchače. After Jim Hawkins finds a map in an old sea chest, he starts an exciting adventure which will take him to a far off island in search of treasure. He sets sail with his friends, but they do not realise that many of the crew are pirates and their leader is the cook, Long John Silver. The pirates are determined to find the treasure first at all costs! Enjoy reading about the adventures of Jim and his friends at sea and discover who finds the buried treasure. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha:,Legendární příběh putování Jima Hawkinse za pokladem pirátů. Jenže Jim není jediný, kdo chce poklad získat. A ten někdo se neštítí absolutně ničeho! Klasický pirátský příběh pro děti a mládež s pokladem, zakopaným na neznámém ostrově byl mnohokrát zfilmován, upraven pro rozhlas i divadlo a motivy z něj se nacházejí i v dílech jiných autorů. Poprvé vyšel v roce 1883 a stal se nejpopulárnějším dílem svého autora. Příběh začíná v hostinci U admirála Benbowa, kde se ubytuje starý námořník Bill Bones, který záhy zemře. Při vyklízení jeho pokoje objeví syn hostinského Jim Hawkins v truhle mapu, na které je zakreslena cesta za tajuplným pokladem kapitána Flinta. Ukáže ji zemanovi Trelawneyovi a lékaři (a zároveň smírčímu soudci) Liveseyovi. Oba muži nadšeně zorganizují za pokladem námořní výpravu na lodi Hispaniola, které se Jim také zúčastní. Jenže Trelawney nedokáže i přes varování Liveseyho udržet jazyk za zuby a v přístavu, kde se snaží najít loď a posádku brzo všichni znají cíl jejich cesty. Proto není divu, že se zanedlouho objeví jednonohý Jim Silver, zvaný Dlouhán a Trelawney podlehne jeho výmluvnosti a najme ho jako lodního kuchaře. A na jeho doporučení také většinu posádky. Během plavby se z ní vyklube pirátská banda, které velí právě Jim Silver. Při doplutí na hledaný ostrov začne boj na život a na smrt mezi našimi hrdiny a piráty o získání tajemného pokladu. Vyhraje dobro, nebo zloduši? A jakou roli v příběhu sehraje Ben Gunn, který byl na ostrov vysazen před třemi lety? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha: Válka růží zuří. Neznámý mstitel trestá bezpráví Dobrodružný příběh z války růží, krásná dívka v rukou padoucha. Na scénu vstupuje neznámý mstitel, který jako znamení zanechává černé šípy... Dobrodružný příběh z války růží, zasazený do dramatických časů druhé poloviny 15. století, kdy v Anglii zuří válka dvou rodů. Vévodové z Yorku, ve znaku s rudou růží, si nárokují trůn na vládnoucí dynastii Lancasterů s růží bílou. A v oné krvavé a bezútěšné době se mladý rytíř Richard Shelton snaží usvědčit vraha svého otce a zachránit mladou a statečnou dívku Janu, která se ocitla v rukou podlého Sira Daniela Brackleyho. Jaký ji čeká osud ve hře mocných? Na scénu vstupuje neznámý mstitel, jenž Brackleyho bezpráví tvrdě trestá a jako znamení po sobě zanechává černé šípy... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Nesmrtelný příběh o dobrodružství malého Jima Hawkinse a jeho druhů, kteří se vydali najít proslulý poklad krvežíznivého pirátského kapitána Flinta.Kniha vyšla již v mnoha vydáních, pod jinými názvy, (známá například jako Ostrov pokladů,) i v několika filmových, rozhlasových a divadelních zpracováních. Tento skotský skvost dobrodružné literatury je jedním z prvních představitelů vlastního druhu knih.V novém vydání je román doplněn ilustracemi Kateřiny Bažantové. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Treasure Island is the seminal pirates and buried treasure novel, which is so brilliantly concocted that it appeals to readers both young and old. The story is told in the first person by young Jim Hawkins, whose mother keeps the Admiral Benbow Inn. An old seadog, a resident at the inn, hires Jim to keep a watch out for other sailors whom he fears but, despite all precautions, the old man is served with the black spot which means death.Among the dead man's belongings Jim discovers a map showing the location of the buried treasure of the notorious pirate Captain Flint. It is not long before he, along with Doctor Livesey and Squire Trelawney, sets sail to find the treasure. However, amongst the hired hands is the one-legged Long John Silver who has designs on the treasure for himself.The continuing fascination with this tale of high drama, buried treasure and treachery bears out what Stevenson wrote about the book to his friend W. E. Henley: 'if this don't fetch the kids, why, they have gone rotten since my day.' The book not only continues to 'fetch the kids' but the grown-ups too - in fact all those with the spirit of adventure in their hearts. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

OBRAZY Z CIEST – Cesta z Mníchova do Janova, Kúpele Lucca a mesto Lucca vznikali v rokoch 1828 – 1830. Nie sú len obdivným rozprávaním o talianskej prírode a o ľuďoch, ktorých formuje. V talianskej trilógii Heinrich Heine jasne vyjadruje svoj politický postoj. Vystupuje proti svetským a duchovným feudálom. Stavia sa za zrovnoprávnenie národov. Podľa jeho názoru „Európa dospela k plnoletosti a odtrháva sa od železnej šnúry, na ktorej ju vodili privilegovaní aristokracie“. Široká škála humoru až po satiru, ktorú Heine v diele hojne využíva, umožňuje bez moralizovania nastaviť spoločnosti kritické zrkadlo. Heinrich Heine vytvoril beletristickú prózu, ktorá patrí ku klenotom nemeckej literatúry. Niet divu, že je tak často prekladaným dielom. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This famous novel about a respectable doctor with a double life marks a milestone in modern horror fiction. The book includes a history of horror stories, and looks at the medical profession in the 19th century. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Mapa ukrytého pokladu, opuštěný a záhadný ostrov, ale především piráti! V tomto jedinečném díle skvělé adaptace mistrovského románu Roberta Louise Stevensona nic nechybí. Naloďme se na Hispaniolu společně s Jimem, hlavním hrdinou tohoto dobrodružného příběhu; stačí vzít mapu Ostrova pokladů a připravit se k vyplutí napříč nekonečnými a vzdálenými moři. Možná, že se budete muset zúčastnit bitev, ale zcela jistě budete muset sebrat veškerou odvahu, když se ocitnete tváří v tvář strašlivému zločinci jménem Dlouhán John Silver! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Why has the mild mannered Dr Jekyll suddenly begun to associate with the ugly and violent Mr Hyde? And why are they never seen together? When Jekyll's old friend Utterson tries to solve these mysteries he uncovers a horrific story of suffering and brutality that eventually leads to the terrible revelation of Mr Hyde's true identity. Accompanied here by three other memorable stories of horror, murder and the supernatural, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic literature by Robert Louis Stevenson, and one of the most potent and enduring of modern myths. This beautiful edition of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde & Other Stories features an afterword by playwright and screenwriter Peter Harness. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound gift editions of much loved classic titles. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Pozor! Četba této knihy může způsobit silný estetický zážitek! Stevensonova veršovaná balada s poněkud svérázným morálním poselstvím poprvé vychází v českém jazyce s originálním ilustračním doprovodem! Dva vykutálení braši, pirát Robin a lékárník Ben, se po letech setkávají a porovnávají své rozdílné životní dráhy. Zatímco Robin přepadal na mořích lodě, dobýval srdce žen a stal se obávaným a zároveň ctěným pirátem, Ben v teple domova tiše a nenápadně, avšak krutě obíral svého mistra i zákazníky v lékárně. Poté, co Robin nahlédne kamarádův zbabělý život bez cti, dojde k ohromujícímu a nečekanému finále! Když Henning Wagenbreth, jedna z nejvýraznějších postav současné německé výtvarné scény, objevil a ilustracemi doprovodil baladu Roberta Louise Stevensona, vznikl knižní skvost. Právem se proto kniha ocitla v užších nominacích na prestižní německou cenu Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis. V českém překladu Petra Putny vznikl skvost obdobný, který si určitě získá srdce mnohých dětí i dospělých. Henning Wagenbreth je významný německý grafik a ilustrátor. Narodil se v roce 1962 v Braniborsku, vystudoval Vysoko školu umění ve východním Berlíně a v současné době učí grafiku a ilustraci na berlínské akademii. Jeho tvorba má kořeny v německém expresionismu a lidových tiscích. Kombinuje v ní ruční práci s využitím počítače i různých tiskových technologií. Svému výraznému stylu dává vyniknout zejména na plakátech, knižních ilustracích či komiksových stripech. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Pojďte si se svými nejmenšími přečíst klasický příběh světové četby. Je převyprávěn pro malé čtenáře. Stevenson napsal Ostrov pokladů, když viděl svého synovce malovat vodovkami mapu ostrova. Začal dávat ostrovům jména, až nakonec napsal „Ostrov pokladů“ do pravého horního rohu stránky. Po dlouhé nemoci zemřel Stevenson roku 1894 na ostrově Upolu v jižním Pacifiku, kde do té doby žil. Myslíte, že na tom ostrově našel svůj poklad? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Nesmrtelný příběh o dobrodružství malého Jima Hawkinse a jeho druhů, kteří se vydali najít proslulý poklad krvežíznivého pirátského kapitána nyní s rozšířenou realitou, která vám umožní vychutnat si 3D obrázky, hry, hudbu a mnohem více překvapení na každé stránce této knihy. Když stárnoucí mořský vlk, který se skrývá v hotelu Admiral Benbow Inn, nečekaně zemře, náš hrdina Jim Hawkins, syn hostinského, najde v kufru starého piráta podivnou mapu. Tento objev ho zavede na napínavou cestu na vzdálený ostrov při hledání mýtického pokladu pokladů. Mladý Jim v doprovodu Squire Trelawnyho a doktora Liveseye vypluje s kapitánem Smollettem a jeho posádkou na palubu škuneru Hispaniola. Brzy však bude zřejmé, že John Silver, ex-pirát a kuchař lodi, převzal kontrolu nad posádkou a nemá v úmyslu se o poklad s Jimem a jeho přáteli rozdělit. Ostrov pokladů je jedním z největších dobrodružných příběhů, jaké kdy byly vyprávěny, a jistě okouzlí čtenáře všech věkových skupin. Sázejte na svůj vlastní poklad a dobrodružství s nejnovější technologií čtení obsaženou v této knize, která obsahuje úkoly v podobě minihry a kvízů založených na dobrodružství. Získáte vodítko pro každou výzvu, kterou překonáte, a nakonec vás dovede tam, kde se na mapě skrývá poklad pokladů! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Published as a 'shilling shocker', Robert Louis Stevenson's dark psychological fantasy gave birth to the idea of the split personality. The story of respectable Dr Jekyll's strange association with 'damnable young man' Edward Hyde; the hunt through fog-bound London for a killer; and the final revelation of Hyde's true identity is a chilling exploration of humanity's basest capacity for evil. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Dr. Henry Jekyll is well-liked and admired by his friends, but seems increasingly troubled and withdrawn from their company. Meanwhile, a mysterious and repellent character, Mr. Hyde, commits crime after crime. What hold can he have over the admirable Dr. Jekyll? With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: B1. 1200 headwords, 3594 words. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

zjednodušená anglická četba pro mládež a dospělé s poslechovým CD ( úroveň 3)Když mladý Jim Hawkins nalezne mapu ostrova, kde má kapitán Flint skrytý poklad, vyplouvá se svým přítelem za pokladem... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Podivuhodný případ doktora Jekylla a pana Hyda je příběh z pera skotského autora Roberta Louise Stevensona, který byl poprvé vydán v roce 1886. Mladý věděc Henry Jekyll usiluje o odhalení tajů lidské duše. Vypije směs chemikálií, která jej promění v ohyzdného a vražedného pana Hyda. Toto napínavé dílo vyobrazuje souboj dvou protikladných osobností, které mohou přebývat v jednom člověku jedné v podstatě dobré, druhé zlé. Anglickočeský zrcadlový text pro začátečníky. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Klasické povídky představují přitažlivý způsob výuky angličtiny. Výukový komplet knihy, pracovního sešitu, audiokazety nebo audio CD nabízí širokou škálu využití ve vyučování. Vhodné i pro samostudium. Kniha pro učitele obsahuje odpovědi ke cvičením v pracovním sešitu, dva závěrečné testy s klíčem a výukový plán. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Zkrácené vyprávění známého příběhu R. L. Stevensona, doprovázené ilustracemi Tomáše Řízka seznamuje čtenáře s dalším dílem klasické anglické literatury pro děti a mládež. (knihydobrovsky.cz)