A2 simplified edition of Island Nights' Entertainments
Robert Louis Stevenson's captivating collection of South Sea tales immerses readers in the exotic atmospheres and mystical perils of the Pacific. This enduring work of classic adventure weaves together mesmerizing narratives of romance, greed, and the supernatural.
Island Nights' Entertainments is a compelling tripartite collection of short stories by renowned Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, vividly drawing upon his experiences in the South Seas. The volume encompasses 'The Beach of Falesá', a gritty tale of colonial trade and superstition; 'The Bottle Imp', a moral fable concerning a cursed receptacle granting ultimate desires; and 'The Isle of voices', a whimsical Pacific-island fantasy replete with sorcery.
This meticulously crafted SimpliCEFR edition renders Stevenson's atmospheric prose accessible to language learners at various milestones of proficiency. By maintaining the literary integrity and evocative vocabulary of the original text while judiciously tailoring the syntax, it affords students an immersive journey into masterful Victorian storytelling.
Short sentences, basic vocabulary, simple present and past tense. Perfect for beginners.
%%CHAPTER 1: A SOUTH SEA BRIDAL%% I saw that island first when it was neither night nor morning. The moon was in the west, going down, but still big and bright. To the east, right in the middle of the pink sunrise, the morning star shone like a diamond. The la…
A2 simplified edition of Island Nights' Entertainments
