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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 27 MIN

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (1883)

from Classic Books in 30 Minutes: Western and World Literature for Busy People

In this episode, we set sail with Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 adventure tale that launched a thousand pirate fantasies. We'll follow young Jim Hawkins as he stumbles upon a treasure map, boards the Hispaniola, and faces the cunning, charismatic Long John Silver—one of literature's greatest rogues. Packed with mutiny, mystery, and swashbuckling excitement, Treasure Island remains the blueprint for the pirate stories we love today. Join us as we head to the high seas in search of danger, gold, and a really good shanty.

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