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The Master of Ballantrae

Robert Louis Stevenson
eng. The Master of Ballantrae · 1889
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • The struggle between good and evil: The book depicts the conflict between two brothers, symbolizing opposing moral qualities.
  • Fate and chance: The story emphasizes the role of fate and random events in the characters' lives.
  • Betrayal and loyalty: Themes of betrayal and loyalty play a key role in the plot and character relationships.
  • Thirst for power and ambition: The book explores how the pursuit of power and ambition can ruin lives.
  • Family conflicts: The relationships within the Durie family illustrate the complexity and tension of family conflicts.
The Master of Ballantrae
Date of publication: 28 August 2024
Updated: 2 May 2025
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Author: 
Robert Louis Stevenson
Original title: eng. The Master of Ballantrae · 1889
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