Items related to The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde & the...
Synopsis
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."
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh in 1850. The son of a prosperous civil engineer, he was expected to follow the family profession but was finally allowed to study law at Edinburgh University. Stevenson reacted forcibly against the Presbyterianism of both his city's professional classes and his devout parents, but the influence of Calvinism on his childhood informed the fascination with evil that is so powerfully explored in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Stevenson suffered from a severe respiratory disease from his twenties onwards, leading him to settle in the gentle climate of Samoa with his American wife, Fanny Osbourne.
Synopsis
The story gives intense and disturbing expression to Stevenson's lifelong fascination with evil, and it is a measure of his achievement that he successfully demonstrates the seductiveness, as well as the horror of an existence freed of all moral restraint.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherPuffin Classics
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0140367640
- ISBN 13 9780140367645
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages240
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde & the...
Stock Image
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and The Suicide Club (Puffin Classics)
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # U13J-00600
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and The Suicide Club (Puffin Classics)
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00078900157
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and The Suicide Club (Puffin Classics)
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00077933938
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and MR Hyde and the Suicide Club
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.4. Seller Inventory # G0140367640I5N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and MR Hyde and the Suicide Club
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.4. Seller Inventory # G0140367640I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and MR Hyde and the Suicide Club
Published by
Puffin Books, London, England, 1997
ISBN 10: 0140367640
ISBN 13: 9780140367645
Used
Trade paperback
Seller: 2Vbooks, Derwood, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Trade paperback. Condition: Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 224 p. Puffin Classics. Audience: Children/juvenile. No previous owner's name. Clean, tight pages. No bent corners. No remainder mark. SC 329. Seller Inventory # Alibris.0052185
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde & the Suicide Club (Puffin Classics)
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fine. Seller Inventory # GOR013935501
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde & the Suicide Club (Puffin Classics)
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004034769
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and The Suicide Club (Puffin Classics)
Seller: Book Alley, Pasadena, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Good. Used with wear but is still in solid reading condition. Pasadena's finest new and used bookstore since 1992. Seller Inventory # mon0000731070
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde & the Suicide Club (Puffin Classics)
Seller: Cracabond Books, Durham, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Seller Inventory # 003726
Quantity: 1 available