New Arabian Nights Annotated Edition
New Arabian Nights Annotated Edition by Robert Louis Stevenson, published by Bloomsbury USA on April 15, 2015, is a collection of early fiction that showcases Stevenson’s storytelling prowess. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The book features two detective-story cycles, The Suicide Club and The Rajah’s Diamonds, which explore themes of a secret society and the intrigue surrounding exotic jewels, alongside a selection of unrelated stories, including the notable ‘The Pavilion on the Links.’
Readers will find a diverse array of narratives within this compilation, highlighting both mystery and classic elements. The stories delve into the complexities of friendship and rivalry, particularly in ‘The Pavilion on the Links,’ which is set against a backdrop of quicksand and personal conflict. This annotated edition not only reflects Stevenson’s creative evolution but also serves as a significant contribution to the genres of fiction and detective storytelling.
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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.
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