Barcode : 9781847494092
ISBN : 9781847494092
Year of print : 1 / 2015
Size ( w x h ) : 0 x 0 mm.
Number of pages : 320 Pages
Book category : นวนิยาย
Stevenson published this collection of his early fiction in
1882, after the pieces had appeared in various magazines. The first half
features two popular detective-story cycles, The Suicide Club and The Rajah's
Diamonds, which deal with a macabre secret society and the intrigues and
escapades involving exotic jewels. The second half brings together unrelated
pieces, including the seminal 'The Pavilion on the Links' – described by
Conan Doyle as the first short story in the world – which is set in a cottage
surrounded by quicksand and tells the story of two old friends who become
rivals for the affection of a woman. An eclectic, entertaining compilation, New Arabian Nights represented a milestone in Stevenson's creative development and confirmed his reputation as one of the finest storytellers in the English language. |