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"Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a timeless adventure tale that plunges readers into a world of high seas, swashbuckling pirates, and hidden treasure. When young Jim Hawkins discovers a mysterious map leading to the fabled Treasure Island, he embarks on a perilous journey with a crew of dubious characters. As they face danger, betrayal, and cunning adversaries, Jim must summon all his courage and cunning to outwit the infamous pirate Long John Silver and claim the fortune that awaits. Packed with unforgettable characters, thrilling action, and a captivating atmosphere, "Treasure Island" has captivated generations of readers and solidified its place as a classic of literature.
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Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish writer born on November 13, 1850, in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. He became renowned for his diverse body of work, which includes novels, essays, poetry, and travel writing. Some of his most celebrated works are Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped, and A Child s Garden of Verses. Stevenson was educated at the University of Edinburgh and attended both the Edinburgh Academy Senior School and Edinburgh Law School. Although initially studying law, he pursued a career in writing, drawing inspiration from authors such as Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, Walter Scott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Guy de Maupassant. He married Fanny Stevenson in 1880, and they lived together until his death in 1894. Stevenson s writing often explored themes of adventure, morality, and the duality of human nature, particularly evident in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. He spent the latter part of his life in Samoa, where he passed away on December 3, 1894, at the age of 44. His works have left a lasting impact on literature, influencing generations of writers and readers.
