Autore: Robert Louis Stevenson

An eminent scientist, Dr Jekyll, his despicable alter ego, Mr Hyde, and a well-respected London lawyer, Mr Utterson are the main protagonists of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel, one of the greatest classics of English literature. What lies behind the strange occurrences between Utterson’s old friend Henry Jekyll and the evil Edward Hyde? The lawyer investigates and deciphers the mystery, which is not only a detective case but a reflection on the ambiguity of human nature and a criticism of Victorian hypocrisy.

This volume includes an essential biography of the author, an extensive introduction, spot-on notes to the text, and a wide range of activities for comprehension and analysis. Each section of activities also contains first-style exercises that promote language competence and cultural knowledge.

Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson, is one of the greatest adventure stories ever written. It’s got everything: memorable characters, a treasure, a sea voyage, a desert island, and mutiny. The young hero, Jim Hawkins, lives at his father’s inn on the west coast of England. The story opens with the arrival of a mysterious guest, Billy Bones, who brings with him a large chest containing a treasure map. The discovery of the map is the prelude to an adventurous journey that will take young Jim across the world. The volume includes a wide variety of activities for the four skills, several Ket-style level A2 tests, and dossiers that explore and expand the cultural and historical aspects associated with the story. The volume ends with an exit test and provides a full recording of the text.

Quietly pacing up and down the foggy streets of London, Mr Utterson decides, almost despite himself, to investigate what bewildering connection might exist between the respected scientist Henry Jekyll, his long-time friend and client, and an evil-looking little man who is seen trampling over a child.

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is the anatomy of a victim-killer, himself the product of a repressive society. With total originality, R.L. Stevenson locks the story inside an ingenious narrative structure and gives it a somber confessional tone, delineating the stages of a man’s gradual loss of self as witnessed by his loyal, compassionate but powerless friend.

This volume and CD offer the opportunity to enjoy an original text while learning at the same time. Notes and language activities help the reader to follow the stories, appreciate aspects of the writing, memorize vocabulary and practice language structures. A final section contains further stimuli, with contextualizing notes and images.

Scotland 1751. When young David Balfour’s parents die, he discovers that his future is not quite what he expected. His wicked uncle will stop at nothing to steal David’s rightful inheritance, even arranging to sell him as a slave in America!

But fate has other plans. After being forced aboard a ship, David meets the fiery Highland rebel Alan Breck Stewart. Together, they escape their kidnappers and find themselves caught up in a wild chase across the rugged landscape of the Scottish Highlands. With the King’s soldiers hunting them and with dangerous Jacobite rebels around every corner, an unbreakable friendship starts between them.

This fictional adventure, based on historical events, follows David’s journey from boy to brave young man as he fights to claim what rightfully belongs to him.

The text includes a variety of activities for the four skills and dossiers to discover more about cultural and historical aspects and Mp3 files.