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The Bottle Imp - cover

The Bottle Imp

Robert Louis Stevenson

Publisher: e-artnow

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Summary

This story focuses on a well-known theme: the danger of making a pact with the Devil. In this story, a Hawaiian man called Keawe purchases a bottle in which resides a tiny imp. The imp is capable of granting any wish, but the cost of owning such a powerful object is very high, as Keawe finds, to his cost. Stevenson has given this age-old theme a fascinating twist, making this a compelling and disturbing tale.
Available since: 12/07/2023.
Print length: 28 pages.

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