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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Series: Chartwell Classics
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This elegant gift edition of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is the classic story of a man with two very different personalities. This gothic horror novel is presented alongside five short stories by author Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Discover the mesmerizing tale of two personalities in a war over the soul of one man. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a tale of Victorian horror. The personalities of the pleasant Dr. Jekyll and the violent Mr. Hyde vie for control over a single body.
This gothic horror novel is presented alongside five short stories by author Robert Louis Stevenson:
- A Lodging for the Night
- The Suicide Club
- The Body-Snatcher
- The Bottle Imp
- The Isle of Voices
This elegantly designed jacketed hardcover edition features a new introduction by English scholar and professor Allen Grove and a timeline of the life and times of Robert Louis Stevenson.
Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented works and collections from some of the most important authors in literary history. Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs.
Other titles in the Chartwell Classics Series include:
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- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Other Tales
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- The Federalist Papers
- The Inferno
- The Call of the Wild and White Fang
- Moby Dick
- The Odyssey
- Pride and Prejudice
- The Essential Grimm's Fairy Tales
- Emma
- The Great Gatsby
- The Secret Garden
- Anne of Green Gables
- The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
- The Phantom of the Opera
- The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital
- Republic
- Frankenstein
- Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
- The Picture of Dorian Gray
- Meditations
- Wuthering Heights
- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass
- A Tales of Two Cities
- Beowulf
- Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
- Little Women
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is praised for its exploration of duality in human nature. Reviews highlight its engaging plot and deep psychological insights, often considering it a timeless classic that delves into the darker aspects of identity. The novella's suspenseful and concise storytelling captivates readers, making it a significant work in the realm of Gothic fiction.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780785839958
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 April 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Chartwell Books Inc.,U.S.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 146.0mm
Height: 191.0mm
Weight: 400g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish writer of both fiction and nonfiction who had poor health for much of his life. He achieved great literary success in his own lifetime with the publications of the children's adventure novels Treasure Island and Kidnapped and the horror novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
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