This collection, published in 1893, is among Stevenson’s last finished works. The book consists of a novella entitled
The Beach of Fales
á, a narrative of a South sea trader who is tricked into marriage; it is said to have influenced Joseph Conrad in writing
Heart of Darkness. Also included are the short stories “The Bottle Imp, ” and “The Isle of Voices”—both magical tales of the South Seas that are sure to delight.
A propos de l’auteur
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. He struggled all his life against tuberculosis and traveled extensively in search of a climate suitable to his illness. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
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