Treasure Island (Barnes & Noble Classics) (U)

some include illustrations of historical interest. honest Captain Smollett, heroic Dr. Livesey, and the good-hearted but obtuse Squire Trelawney, who help Jim on his quest for the treasure; the frightening Blind Pew, double-dealing Israel Hands, and seemingly mad Ben Gunn, buccaneers of varying shades of menace; and, of course, garrulous, affable, ambiguous Long John Silver, who is one moment a friendly, laughing, one-legged sea-cook . . .and the next a dangerous pirate leader!&&LBR&&R&&LBR&&RThe unexpected and complex relationship that develops between Silver and Jim helps transform what seems at first to be a simple, rip-roaring adventure story into a deeply moving study of a boy’s growth into manhood, as he learns hard lessons about friendship, loyalty, courage and honor―and the uncertain meaning of good and evil.&&LBR&&R&&LBR&&R&&L/P&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&R&&LSTRONG&&RAngus Fletcher&&L/B&&R is Distinguished Professor Emeritus, City University of New York, and is the author of &&LI&&RAllegory: The Theory of a Symbolic Mode&&L/I&&R, &&LI&&RColors of the Mind&&L/I&&R, and &&LI&&RA New Theory for American Poetry&&L/I&&R, among other books. &&L/P&&R&&L/DIV&&R