Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Overview

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."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781975749835
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	09/06/2017
Pages:	52
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.11(d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson, novelist, essayist, and poet, is considered to be one of the great classic storytellers. Stevenson wrote a number of popular and enduring fantasies, including 'Treasure Island' (1883) and 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' (1886).

Caroline McCracken-Flesher is Professor of English at the University of Wyoming, where she runs the Scotland program and directs the Center for Global Studies. An honorary fellow of the Association for the Study of Scottish Literature, her books include Possible Scotlands: Walter Scott and the Story of Tomorrow.

Date of Birth:

November 13, 1850

Date of Death:

December 3, 1894

Place of Birth:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Place of Death:

Vailima, Samoa

Education:

Edinburgh University, 1875