Bibliograph

Treasure Island

Type

Label

Treasure Island

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Treasure Island

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Great illustrated classics

Summary

In "Treasure Island", an innkeeper's son, Jim Hawkins embarks on a sea adventure after obtaining a treasure map. Part adventure novel and coming of age story, Jim must negotiate relationships with a colorful cast of pirates, sea captains, noblemen and castaways in his quest to recover a share of the loot. Full of classic pirate language and imagery, Treasure Island's Long John Silver has become the iconic fortune-seeking buccaneer. Noted for its atmosphere, colorful characters and action, it has been widely adapted in film, television, theatre and radio. Originally serialized in 1881-1882 in the children's magazine Young Folks, the novel was first published in 1883

Target audience

adult

Classification

Contributor