Island Nights' Entertainments facts for kids

Island Nights' Entertainments is a book of three exciting short stories written by the famous author Robert Louis Stevenson. It was first published in 1893. Sometimes, people also know this collection as South Sea Tales.

The book includes three main stories: "The Beach of Falesá", "The Bottle Imp", and "The Isle of Voices". This collection was one of the last books Stevenson wrote. He passed away in 1894, not long after its release.

About the Book

Island Nights' Entertainments takes readers on adventures to far-off islands in the Pacific Ocean. Robert Louis Stevenson lived in the South Seas for a few years. This experience inspired many of the tales in this book. He wanted to share the magic and mystery of these islands with his readers.

The Stories Inside

The three stories in this book are very different from each other. They offer a mix of adventure, fantasy, and a little bit of mystery. Each story is set in a unique island location.

"The Beach of Falesá"

This story is about a trader named Wiltshire who arrives on a remote island called Falesá. He quickly learns that things are not as they seem. There are strange customs and hidden dangers on the island. Wiltshire must figure out who he can trust to survive.

"The Bottle Imp"

"The Bottle Imp" is a fantasy story with a magical twist. It tells the tale of a bottle that contains an imp, a tiny spirit. This imp can grant any wish to its owner. However, there's a big catch: the bottle must always be sold for a lower price than it was bought. If you die owning the bottle, your soul will go to hell. This makes it very hard to get rid of!

"The Isle of Voices"

This story is about a young man named Keawe. He finds a mysterious island where strange voices can be heard. The island is full of magic and ancient secrets. Keawe discovers that the voices belong to powerful spirits. He must be careful not to anger them.

About the Author

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. He is best known for classic adventure stories. These include Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Stevenson spent his later years living in Samoa, an island in the South Pacific. His experiences there greatly influenced his writing, especially the stories in Island Nights' Entertainments.

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  Illustration to Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Bottle Imp" by William Hatherell (1855–1928)