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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and other strange tales, Robert Louis Stevenson ; [introduction by Brian Busby]

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and other strange tales, Robert Louis Stevenson ; [introduction by Brian Busby]

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eng

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fiction

Main title

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

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Robert Louis Stevenson ; [introduction by Brian Busby]

Sub title

and other strange tales

Summary

Robert Louis Stevenson originally wrote Dr. Jekyll And Mr Hyde as a "chilling shocker." He then burned the draft and, upon his wife's advice, rewrote it as the darkly complex tale it is today. Stark, skillfully woven, this fascinating novel explores the curious turnings of human character through the strange case of Dr. Jekyll, a kindly scientist who by night takes on his stunted evil self, Mr. Hyde. Anticipating modern psychology, Jekyll And Hyde is a brilliantly original study of man's dual nature -- as well as an immortal tale of suspense and terror. Published in 1866, Jekyll And Hyde was an instant success and brought Stevenson his first taste of fame. Though sometimes dismissed as a mere mystery story, the book has evoked much literary admirations. Vladimir Nabokov likened it to Madame Bovary and Dead Souls as "a fable that lies nearer to poetry than to ordinary prose fiction."

Table Of Contents

The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde -- The body-snatcher -- The bottle imp -- Markheim -- Weir of Hermiston

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