Treasure Island: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Traditionally considered a coming-of-age story, Treasure Island is an adventure tale known for its atmosphere, characters and action, and also as a wry commentary on the ambiguity of morality — as seen in Long John Silver — unusual for children's literature then and now. It is one of the most frequently dramatized of all novels. The influence of Treasure Island on popular perceptions of pirates is enormous, including treasure maps marked with an "X", schooners, the Black Spot, tropical islands, and one-legged seamen carrying parrots on their shoulders
Quick facts about Treasure Island
- Title: Treasure Island
- Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
- First published: 1880
- Genre: fiction, treasure island (imaginary place), treasure-trove
- OpenLibrary ID: OL24034W
Where to read Treasure Island
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Treasure Island about?
Traditionally considered a coming-of-age story, Treasure Island is an adventure tale known for its atmosphere, characters and action, and also as a wry commentary on the ambiguity of morality — as seen in Long John Silver — unusual for children's literature then and now.
Who wrote Treasure Island?
Treasure Island was written by Robert Louis Stevenson.
When was Treasure Island published?
Treasure Island was first published in 1880.
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