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Robert Louis Stevenson

Writing Born Nov 13, 1850 Died Dec 3, 1894 Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 192 credits

Biography

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. He was born on November 13, 1850, in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Stevenson was a literary celebrity during his lifetime and is now ranked among the 30 most translated authors in the world. He is best known for his works including Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Stevenson's writing has been admired by many authors, including Jorge Luis Borges, Ernest Hemingway, and G. K. Chesterton. He is known for his ability to select the right word, as described by G. K. Chesterton. Stevenson passed away on December 3, 1894, at the age of 44.

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Career

Career overview

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist and travel writer. His notable works include Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Stevenson was a literary celebrity during his lifetime and has been greatly admired by many authors. His writing has been translated into numerous languages, placing him among the 30 most translated authors in the world.

Stevenson's writing career is characterized by his unique style and ability to craft compelling stories. His works often explore themes of adventure, morality, and the human condition. The literary community has praised his writing, with authors such as Jorge Luis Borges, Ernest Hemingway, and G. K. Chesterton expressing their admiration for his work.

Stevenson's writing has had a lasting impact on literature, with his stories continuing to captivate readers to this day. His ability to weave intricate plots and create memorable characters has cemented his place as one of the most beloved authors of his time. Despite his passing in 1894, Stevenson's writing remains widely read and studied, a testament to his enduring legacy as a master of the written word.

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Known for

Film

My Donkey, My Lover & I

2020
Film

Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island

2018

EZ Streets

1996
Film

Treasure Planet

2002
Film

Treasure Island

1999
Film

The Nutty Professor

1996
Film

Muppet Treasure Island

1996

The Legends of Treasure Island

1993
Film

Treasure Island

1990

Ekstrem gjemsel

2024

Ramona

1988
Film

I, The Investigator

1972

Career timeline

Hyde · Novel
Doctor Jekyll · Novel
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde · Novel
My Donkey, My Lover & I · Thanks
Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island · NovelMrs. Hyde · Novel
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · Original Story
Olalla · Short StorySynthwave Horror: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · NovelNational Theatre Live: Treasure Island · Novel
Treasure Island · StoryMr. Hyde · Story
The Man with Two Faces · StoryDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · Novel
Treasure Island · NovelThe Suicide Club · StoryTreasure Island · Novel
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · NovelJekyll + Hyde · Author
Kidnapped · Novel
Van Helsing: The London Assignment · CharactersKeawe · Book
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · NovelBankrot · Novel
Treasure Planet · Novel
Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical · Novel
The Suicide Club · StoryThe Pavilion · Story
Treasure Island · Writer
The Ebb-Tide · Novel
The Nutty Professor · Original StoryMuppet Treasure Island · Novel
Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde · NovelTreasure Island · Novel
Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins · Characters
The Legends of Treasure Island · Writer
A Child's Garden of Verses · BookThe Bottle Imp · Writer
Osudné dveře · Short Story
Treasure Island · NovelJekyll & Hyde · NovelNocny gość · Short Story
Edge of Sanity · NovelTreasure Island · NovelThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · Novel
The Suicide Club · Short StoryThe Black Arrow · Novel
Treasure Island: Part II - Captain Flint's Treasure · AdaptationTreasure Island · NovelTreasure Island: Part I – Captain Flint's Map · AdaptationTreasure Island: The Movie · WriterThe Story of a Recluse · Original Story
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · NovelTreasure Island · NovelCap'n O.G. Readmore Meets Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · StoryThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde · NovelKidnapped · Writer

Full filmography

  • Hyde (2025) Novel
  • Doctor Jekyll (2023) Novel
  • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (2022) Novel
  • My Donkey, My Lover & I (2020) Thanks
  • Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island (2018) Novel
  • Mrs. Hyde (2018) Novel
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2017) Original Story
  • Olalla (2015) Short Story
  • Synthwave Horror: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2015) Novel
  • National Theatre Live: Treasure Island (2015) Novel
  • Treasure Island (2012) Story
  • Mr. Hyde (2012) Story
  • The Man with Two Faces (2008) Story
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2008) Novel
  • Treasure Island (2007) Novel
  • The Suicide Club (2007) Story
  • Treasure Island (2007) Novel
  • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2006) Novel
  • Jekyll + Hyde (2006) Author
  • Kidnapped (2005) Novel
  • Van Helsing: The London Assignment (2004) Characters
  • Keawe (2004) Book
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2003) Novel
  • Bankrot (2003) Novel
  • Treasure Planet (2002) Novel
  • Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical (2001) Novel
  • The Suicide Club (2000) Story
  • The Pavilion (2000) Story
  • Treasure Island (1999) Writer
  • The Ebb-Tide (1998) Novel
  • The Nutty Professor (1996) Original Story
  • Muppet Treasure Island (1996) Novel
  • Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde (1995) Novel
  • Treasure Island (1995) Novel
  • Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins (1994) Characters
  • The Legends of Treasure Island (1993) Writer
  • A Child's Garden of Verses (1992) Book
  • The Bottle Imp (1992) Writer
  • Osudné dveře (1991) Short Story
  • Treasure Island (1990) Novel
  • Jekyll & Hyde (1990) Novel
  • Nocny gość (1990) Short Story
  • Edge of Sanity (1989) Novel
  • Treasure Island (1989) Novel
  • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1989) Novel
  • The Suicide Club (1988) Short Story
  • The Black Arrow (1988) Novel
  • Treasure Island: Part II - Captain Flint's Treasure (1987) Adaptation
  • Treasure Island (1987) Novel
  • Treasure Island: Part I – Captain Flint's Map (1987) Adaptation
  • Treasure Island: The Movie (1987) Writer
  • The Story of a Recluse (1987) Original Story
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1986) Novel
  • Treasure Island (1986) Novel
  • Cap'n O.G. Readmore Meets Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1986) Story
  • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1986) Novel
  • Kidnapped (1986) Writer
  • The Black Arrow (1985) Novel
  • Black Arrow (1985) Novel
  • The Master of Ballantrae (1984) Novel
  • The Master of Ballantrae (1984) Story
  • House on the Dunes (1984) Novel
  • Vrak (1984) Novel
  • Treasure Island (1982) Novel
  • Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again (1982) Novel
  • Treasure Planet (1982) Original Story
  • Treasure Island (1982) Novel
  • El lago de las vírgenes (1982) Novel
  • The Devil's Game (1981) Novel
  • The Adventures of Prince Florisel (1981) Novel
  • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Miss Osbourne (1981) Novel
  • The Bottle Imp (1981) Short Story
  • Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1980) Novel
  • Kidnapped (1979) Novel
  • Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot (1979) Novel
  • Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde (1979) Original Story
  • The Adventures of Prince Florisel (1979) Novel
  • Treasure Island (1978) Novel
  • The Master of Ballantrae (1975) Novel
  • O Trapalhão na Ilha do Tesouro (1975) Novel
  • Voyage avec un âne dans les Cévennes (1975) Author
  • The Master of Ballantrae (1974) Novel
  • Poklad na ostrově (1974) Novel
  • Heather Honey (1974) Author
  • Treasure Island (1973) Novel
  • Scalawag (1973) Story
  • Weir of Hermiston (1973) Novel
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1973) Novel
  • The Man and the Beast (1973) Novel
  • The Black Arrow (1973) Novel
  • The Suicide Club (1973) Story
  • Kidnapped (1973) Novel
  • The Black Arrow (1972) Novel
  • The Black Arrow (1972) Creator
  • Treasure Island (1972) Novel
  • The Doctor and the Monster (1972) Original Story
  • The Adult Version of Jekyll & Hide (1972) Novel
  • The Man with Two Heads (1972) Novel
  • Markheim (1972) Short Story
  • Theatre Macabre (1971) Short Story
  • I, Monster (1971) Novel
  • Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde (1971) Novel
  • Treasure Island (1971) Writer
  • Kidnapped (1971) Novel
  • Animal Treasure Island (1971) Original Story
  • Treasure Island (1971) Novel
  • Diament radży (1971) Short Story
  • Carry On Again Christmas (1970) Novel
  • The Suicide Club (1970) Original Story
  • The Suicide Club (1970) Novel
  • Jekyll (1969) Novel
  • Treasure Island (1968) Novel
  • The Black Arrow (1968) Book
  • Schüsse unterm Galgen (1968) Novel
  • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1968) Novel
  • St. Ives (1967) Novel
  • Mad Monster Party? (1967) Characters
  • Karutha Rathrikal (1967) Novel
  • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1967) Novel
  • Mystery and Imagination (1966) Short Story
  • Die Schatzinsel (1966) Novel
  • The Wrong Box (1966) Novel
  • Treasure Island (1965) Novel
  • Le Reflux (1965) Novel
  • New Treasure Island (1965) Novel
  • The Mysterious Mr. Hyde (1964) Short Story
  • The Nutty Professor (1963) Original Story
  • Teenage Jekyll and Hyde (1963) Novel
  • The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll (1960) Novel
  • Kidnapped (1960) Novel
  • Experiment in Evil (1960) Novel
  • L'isola del tesoro (1959) Original Story
  • Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) Book
  • Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) Story
  • Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans (1957) Writer
  • The Adventures of Long John Silver (1957) Novel
  • The Adventures of Long John Silver (1957) Creator
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1956) Novel
  • St. Ives (1955) Novel
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1955) Story
  • The Mirror and Markheim (1954) Writer
  • Return to Treasure Island (1954) Characters
  • Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953) Novel
  • The Treasure of Lost Canyon (1952) Story
  • El gaucho y el diablo (1952) Novel
  • The Strange Door (1951) Short Story
  • The Strange Case of the Man and the Beast (1951) Novel
  • Treasure Island (1950) Story
  • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1950) Novel
  • The Secret Of St. Ives (1949) Novel
  • The Black Arrow (1948) Novel
  • Adventures in Silverado (1948) Novel
  • Kidnapped (1948) Novel
  • Adventure Island (1947) Novel
  • The Lady of Death (1946) Novel
  • The Body Snatcher (1945) Short Story
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941) Novel
  • Kidnapped (1938) Novel
  • Ebb Tide (1937) Novel
  • Treasure Island (1937) Novel
  • Trouble for Two (1936) Novel
  • Treasure Island (1934) Novel
  • Love, Death and the Devil (1934) Original Story
  • The Living Dead (1932) Novel
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) Novel
  • Ebb Tide (1922) Novel
  • Treasure Island (1920) Novel
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) Novel
  • The White Circle (1920) Story
  • The Head of Janus (1920) Novel
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) Novel
  • Eerie Tales (1919) Short Story
  • The Bottle Imp (1917) Story
  • Treasure Island (1917) Novel
  • Kidnapped (1917) Novel
  • The Suicide Club (1914) Story
  • A Strange Case (1914) Novel
  • The Club of the Living Dead (1914) Story
  • The Mysterious Club (1913) Original Story
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1913) Author
  • A Modern Jekyll and Hyde (1913) Novel
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1913) Novel
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1912) Novel
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1910) Novel
  • The Duality of Man (1910) Novel
  • The Suicide Club (1909) Writer
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1908) Novel
  • The Story of Treasure Island (1908) Novel
  • Treasure Island Original Story
  • Treasure Island Novel
  • Jekyll Novel
  • Jekyll vs. Hyde Novel