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1850-1894
Robert Louis Stevenson (born Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson; 13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. He is best known for the novels Treasure Isl...
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
1895
Robert Louis Stevenson
1879
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
1893
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
1905
Robert Louis Stevenson
1885
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
1896
Robert Louis Stevenson
1918
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
1892
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
1882
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
1894
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
1883
Robert Louis Stevenson
1889
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
1909
Robert Louis Stevenson
1887
Robert Louis Stevenson
1881
Robert Louis Stevenson
1887
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
1878
Robert Louis Stevenson
1890
Robert Louis Stevenson
1895
Robert Louis Stevenson
1912
Robert Louis Stevenson
1878
Robert Louis Stevenson
1893
Robert Louis Stevenson
1887
Robert Louis Stevenson
1885
Robert Louis Stevenson
1890
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
1887
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
1896
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
1897
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
1896
Robert Louis Stevenson
1885
Robert Louis Stevenson
1891
Robert Louis Stevenson
1886
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
1900
Robert Louis Stevenson
1916
Robert Louis Stevenson
1898
Robert Louis Stevenson
1907
Robert Louis Stevenson
1882
Robert Louis Stevenson
1878
Robert Louis Stevenson
1888
Robert Louis Stevenson
1921
Robert Louis Stevenson
1909
Robert Louis Stevenson
1881
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
1922
Robert Louis Stevenson
1922
Translated by Arcadius Avellanus
A Latin translation of the classic adventure novel ''Treasure Island,'' which was likely written in the early 20th century based on the details provided. This work explores themes of adventure and piracy, centered around the quest for treasure and the various characters that inhabit this perilous journey. The opening of ''Insula Thesauraria'' introduces readers to its Latin version, a scholarly endeavor to adapt Stevenson's famous tale for academic study. It appears to be aimed at Latin scholars and students, discussing the preservation and evolution of Latin language in modern contexts, particularly emphasizing how classical literature can still resonate today. The text reflects a deep engagement with issues of language, showcasing the translator's ambition to breathe new life into Stevenson's narrative through meticulous language choices, while also addressing the broader implications of maintaining classical languages in contemporary scholarship.
Jonathan Swift
Holman Day
William MacLeod Raine
Thornton W. Burgess
Unknown
Peter B. Kyne
