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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson is a gripping tale exploring the dual nature of humanity. Set in London, it follows Dr Jekyll, a well-respected scientist, who experiments with a potion to separate his good side from his darker impulses. This results in the emergence of the menacing alter ego, Mr Hyde, leading to dramatic and unsettling consequences.
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

An eerily superb story of murder and monstrosity on the streets of Victorian London that has remained in the public imagination for well over a century, spawning numerous adaptations, now available in an accessible format for all readers.

An eerily superb story of murder and monstrosity on the streets of Victorian London that has remained in the public imagination for well over a century, spawning numerous adaptations, now available in an accessible format for all readers.

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An eerily superb story of murder and monstrosity on the streets of Victorian London that has remained in the public imagination for well over a century, spawning numerous adaptations. Now available in an accessible format for all readers.

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is Stevenson’s classic story of split personalities lurking beneath the prim and proper morals of Victorian society. Available in an accessible format for all readers.

Series: Dyslexia-friendly Classics

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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is praised for its captivating and horrific elements, as noted by the Saturday Review in 1886. A recent unabridged edition is also highlighted for revitalising Stevenson's spooky tale, making it a must-read according to the South China Morning Post.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781127407

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 August 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Cover design or artwork by David Wardle

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 216

About the Author

Poet and novelist ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON (1850-1894) was the author of a number of classic books, including Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Mr. Stevenson was often ill as a child and spent much of his youth confined to his nursery, where he first began to compose stories even before he could read.

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