Treasure Island (Penguin Clothbound Classics)

Synopsis

When young Jim Hawkins discovers a weathered treasure map in the sea chest of a mysterious old sailor, he is swept into an unforgettable voyage across the ocean in search of buried riches. Joining a crew aboard the Hispaniola, Jim soon learns that not everyone on board can be trusted. Among them is the charismatic and cunning Long John Silver, one of literature's greatest villains, whose charm conceals dangerous ambitions.

Packed with mutiny, buried treasure, sea battles, and unforgettable characters, Treasure Island established many of the pirate myths that continue to shape popular culture today. Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless adventure is far more than a tale of swashbuckling exploits; it is a richly imagined coming-of-age story about courage, loyalty, greed, and the uncertain line between heroism and villainy. This elegant Penguin Clothbound Classics edition features an introduction by John Seelye and Coralie Bickford-Smith's celebrated cover design.

About the Author

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer whose works have become enduring classics of world literature. Best known for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Stevenson combined unforgettable storytelling with psychological depth and a keen sense of adventure. His influence can be seen in generations of writers, and his novels continue to captivate readers of all ages.

Publisher

Penguin Classics

Publication Date

March 10, 2010

Format

Hardcover

Pages

240

Subjects

Classics · Adventure Fiction · Historical Fiction · Maritime Fiction · Coming-of-Age Fiction · Children's Classics

ISBN

9780141192451