The Merry Men and other Tales and Fables

The Merry Men and Other Tales and Fables by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of enchanting stories that blend adventure, moral lessons, and whimsical charm, inviting readers into a world where the extraordinary meets the everyday. Each tale is infused with a rhythm and lyrical quality that enhances their appeal, making them delightful to read aloud and share.

By Robert Louis Stevenson · First published 1887 · Genre: Short Stories, Fables, Adventure · 19 chapters · 95,185 words

First lines

It was a beautiful morning in the late July when I set forth on foot for the last time for Aros. A boat had put me ashore the night before at Grisapol; I had such breakfast as the little inn afforded, and, leaving all my baggage till I had an occasion to come round for it by sea, struck right across the promontory with a cheerful heart.

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The Merry Men and other Tales and Fables is listed on Textopian as a novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, dated 1887 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
• Date: 1887 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Short Stories, Fables, Adventure, Fantasy, Literary Fiction
• Length: 95,185 words
• Structure: 19 chapters, 998 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Short Stories — The book is a collection of various tales, showcasing Stevenson's ability to craft concise narratives.
• Fables — The inclusion of moral lessons and allegorical elements aligns with the characteristics of fables.
• Adventure — Many stories feature adventurous themes and characters, typical of Stevenson's style.
• Fantasy — Elements of the fantastical and imaginative are present in the tales.

Tags

adventure · fable · tale · short stories · Scottish literature · fantasy · moral lessons · children's literature · imagination · narrative · folklore · humor

Contents

• Eilean Aros
• The Plain and the Stars
• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER I
• By the Dying Mountebank
• What the Wreck had Brought to Aros
• The Parson's Marjory
• Morning Talk
• Land and Sea in Sandag Bay
• Death
• The Adoption
• The Gale
• The Education of a Philosopher
• A Man out of the Sea
• Treasure Trove
• A Criminal Investigation, in Two Parts
• The Fall of the House of Desprez
• The Wages of Philosophy

More by Robert Louis Stevenson

• Treasure Island (1883)
• The Pavilion on the Links (1909)
• Olalla (1885)
• A Child's Garden of Verses (1885)
• Father Damien, An Open Letter To The Reverend Doctor Hyde Of Honolulu (1914)
• A Lowden Sabbath Morn (1916)
• Songs of Travel and Other Verses (1908)
• Prayers Written At Vailima (1916)
• All works by Robert Louis Stevenson