Fables

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Fables

by Robert Louis Stevenson

EN·~1 hours·21 chapters

Chapters

21 total
1

Transcribed from the 1901 Longmans, Green & Co. edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org

0:08
2

I.—THE PERSONS OF THE TALE.

5:59
3

II.—THE SINKING SHIP.

3:32
4

III—THE TWO MATCHES.

1:39
5

IV.—THE SICK MAN AND THE FIREMAN.

1:08
6

V.—THE DEVIL AND THE INNKEEPER.

0:54
7

VI.—THE PENITENT

0:24
8

VII.—THE YELLOW PAINT.

4:37
9

VIII.—THE HOUSE OF ELD.

11:39
10

IX.—THE FOUR REFORMERS.

0:46

Description

In this witty little fable, two of Treasure Island’s most notorious figures step out of their swash‑swash world for a smoke‑break that quickly turns into a debate about fate, free will, and the power of the author. Captain Smollett and Long John Silver argue over who really controls their destinies, swapping nautical slang for philosophical musings while the sea around them remains a stage rather than a battlefield. Their banter crackles with humor, but it also raises questions about virtue, duty, and whether a character can ever escape the pen that created him.

The story treats familiar pirates as stand‑ins for anyone wrestling with purpose, letting listeners hear an old‑time mutiny through a fresh, meta‑theatrical lens. As the conversation drifts between loyalty and rebellion, the tonal swings keep the narrative lively, promising an entertaining listen that feels both a nod to classic adventure and a playful exploration of storytelling itself.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (74K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

1995-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson

1850–1894

Beloved for stories of adventure and divided selves, this Scottish writer created classics that still feel lively, strange, and full of momentum. His work ranges from pirate quests to dark psychological fiction, with a gift for making big ideas feel like gripping tales.

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