Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll And Mr. Hyde (Tor Classics)

Stevenson, Robert Louis

ISBN 10: 0812504488 / ISBN 13: 9780812504484

Published by Tom Doherty Associates, 1990

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Title: Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll And Mr. Hyde (...

Publisher: Tom Doherty Associates

Publication Date: 1990

Binding: Mass Market Paperback

Condition: Very Good

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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."

Review:

"Pull[s] out all the stops."-"New Yorker" "The dozen wood engravings by Moser will knock you out. . . . You must own it!"-"Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction" "Moser's small, stirring wood engravings will help draw horror fans to the classic novel that has popularized the concept of the double. . . . If you haven't reread it recently, you may be astonished by its suspensefulness and its disquieting power."-"Booklist" "This classic tale . . . addresses the duality in man's nature and is here illustrated with twelve atmospheric woodcuts by Barry Moser that underscore the darkness of Stevenson's tale and continue Moser's legacy of bringing new life to the classics."-"Bloomsbury Review"