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Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: No More Mr Nice Guy (Pulp! The Classics) Kindle Edition

by Robert Louis Stevenson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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There's a sinister man about London town with something of the night about him. Mr Hyde is mad, bad and has a penchant for bumping off MPs and other kindly innocents. Will his friend Dr Jekyll be able to stop him? Or is there something more to their relationship than meets the eye...? Only the intrepid Utterson can get to the bottom of this mystery, but what will he find in Dr Jekyll's lab?

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"Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.-- A book that teaches the danger of giving way to the evil side of our nature. --The World's Best Books, 1893

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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."

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Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-94) was born in Edinburgh. In the brief span of forty-four years, dogged by poor health, he made an enormous contribution to English literature with his novels, poetry, and essays. The son of upper-middle-class parents, he was the victim of lung trouble from birth and spent a sheltered childhood surrounded by constant care. In 1880, he married Mrs. Fanny Osbourne, a woman ten years his senios. The balance of his life was taken up with his unremitting devotion to work and a search for a cure to his illness that took him all over the world. His travel essays were published widely, and his short fiction was gathered in many volumes. His first full-length work of fiction, Treasure Island, was published in 1883 and brought him great fame, which only increased with the publication of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde(1886). He followed with the Scottish romances Kidnapped(1886) and The Master of Ballantrae (1889). In 1888, he set out with his family for the South Seas, traveling to the leper colony of Molokai, and finally settling in Samoa, where he died.

Kelly Hurleyis an Associate Professor of English at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where she teaches Victorian studies, literary theory, and popular culture. She is the author ofThe Gothic Body- Sexuality, Materialism, and Degeneration at the Fin de Si cle, as well as various articles on Victorian and contemporary Gothic. Her next book is on horror film spectatorship.

Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1977)was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, in a trilingual household; he could read and write in English before Russian or French. His family went into exile after the Bolshevik revolution and lived in various European cities, including Berlin and Prague. In 1940, Nabokov and his wife and son fled the Nazis to America, where he taught college and wrote Lolita(1955). After that book's tremendous success, he was able to write full-time and moved back to Europe, eventually settling in Montreaux, Switzerland. Among his other notable books are Pale Fire (1962) and Ada (1969). In addition to his writing, he was a noted entomologist specializing in butterflies.Dan Chaon is the author of the novels Await Your Reply and You Remind Me of Me, and two short story collections, Fitting Ends and the 2001 National Book Award Finalist Among the Missing. His work has appeared in numerous magazines, including Story, Ploughshares, and TriQuarterly, as well as Best American Short Stories and The Pushcart Prize 2000. The recipient of numerous prizes and honors, he is the Pauline Delaney Professor of Creative Writing and Literature at Oberlin College.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00OFI6J6C
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pulp the Classics; Reprint edition (28 November 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1290 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 81 pages

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I wrote my first novel at age 3, taking a ream of paper and a pen and mimicking the squiggly writing that I had observed grown-ups using. Okay, it was twenty pages of scribbles, but to me it was the Great American Novel, and my grandmother seemed to be pleased with it. Today I still enjoy writing novels, short stories, novellas, screenplays, stage plays, and lyric plays. Perhaps the mark of the writer is not what he writes, but that he writes. I always enjoyed comedy, so my first few efforts were of a comedic nature, and I will always instill some humor even into my more serious, mainstream works.
I have been trying to crack the secret to writing classics; I try to read mostly authors whose works have remained in print for eighty years or more. Still, I have time for more contemporary works, like those of Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Robbins, and Douglas Adams, to name but a few. I think I may have struck upon the crucial sequence, plots, characters, writing style and everything to keep me published for a hundred years or more. Now I just need to sell some books.
I have recently resettled in San Antonio, Texas, to try to remember the Alamo. No matter how deeply I concentrate, it still feels a little before my time.
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Bob Neufeld is an experienced audiobook narrator and voice actor with dozens of titles under his belt, including many classics of English literature and the bestselling fantasy works of D.P. Prior (Legends of the Nameless Dwarf).
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I'm passionate about philosophy, theology, and classical literature. I mainly publish facsimile editions of works that are out-of-print. If you're looking for philosophy manuals, or classics, then you've come to the right publisher.
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GP Curly

Great Read

Reviewed in Australia on 10 October 2022

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I always try and read original stories to compare to the movies based on the books. This was a real revelation of the story and how Hollywood can miss the whole meaning. it is a bit hard going at times as it is written in Victorian vocabulary but it's not too difficult to follow. For purists, highly recommended.

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MikeC

Fast well written story.

Reviewed in Australia on 26 November 2020

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I decided to read The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde after I read an essay in another book that referred to it as one of the best horror novellas ever written. It's a fast read, slowed down only by the way the author peppers his work with semi-colons rather than full stops. Sentences in the piece can run for half a page or more which makes it difficult to keep clear.

That said, once I figured out how to read it, I found it engaging and entertaining. I have to admit I didn't find it at all scary or frightening. I found myself feeling pity for Jekyll and Hyde more than anything. Two sides of the one heart, both wanting to live yet neither able to do so without the other.

One thing I loved was Robert Louis Stevenson's turn of phrase. He had such an amazing way of painting clear images with words. This is the first of his writings that I've read. Maybe next year I'll read one of his full-length novels.

Reviewed in Australia on 24 February 2018

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Fantastic book. Written in an era when words flowed so beautifully and being a gentleman was held above all else. Have added to my favourites list

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Colin Barr

Would have been good to read without knowing the story

Reviewed in Australia on 21 February 2018

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Having known the story already behind this take, obviously watching cartoons and other adaptations of it. Knowing what the overall secret of it all did somewhat take the fun out of reading it. All I will say is that I am glad it was a shirt book and the only real gripping chapter in the book was the last where Jekyll describes his struggle with Hyde. It is the same struggle we all face everyday. The decision whether to be good or evil. I did like the example given that it it was to compare the struggle with th that of an alcoholic and deciding not to have the bottle. Still it is worth the read. My only wish is that we could have had more stories about the mishaps the Mr Hyde got himself into.

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Dion

This is a classic for a reason

Reviewed in Australia on 3 September 2022

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This is a re-read for me, the book always felt more sinister and darker to me to any of the film adaptations, as the films tent to make Hyde more like a Hulk character, unlike the book where he is a concentrated version of the darkness that is in all of us.

Reviewed in Australia on 4 August 2018

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I was surprised to find this classic was so short, but it is a compelling read worthy of it’s place in literary history.

Reviewed in Australia on 2 November 2016

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Great read!

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Magnesium Oil Australia

Maybe best NOT to let the hurt monsters out... A definite should-read, with no real excuse at 55 pages.

Reviewed in Australia on 2 October 2017

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There's a recurring and underlying theme in a lot of Victorian fiction. British Imperialism is at it's height, and the gravity of domestic and global Industrialization, with all it's consequences is becoming readily apparent. People of a certain class have had their paradigm jolted to reveal a shift from moral self-inquiry to an almost existential inquiry of mans place in the world at all. There's a sense beyond traditional Catholic guilt, a kind of collective grief, silently mouthing "What have we done!?"

The strange case of Dr Jekyll deals with the remnants of the collective, identifiably human and moral challenges of the spirit, perceived by most as right from wrong, good and evil etc. It does go further, offering the reader a foray into personal psychological and spiritual vivisection while soothing us with an elegant yet gripping style so unique even for the time; but what makes this book so great is that despite the Victorian bent towards verbose, long-winded paragraphs about what type of day it was, it does it all in around 55 pages.

Great story, well told about the dangers of drugs and how letting your dark side shine isn't always healthy? Check.
Want to delve into a state of Quasi-Philosophical existentialism, but are pressed for time and would rather read the brochure? Check.
Free to download and can instantly review the meaning of big/weird words on your device? Check.

A definite should-read, with no real excuse at 55 pages. Do they even have this in schools as required reading anymore, I wonder?

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Charley Monte

Fantastic

Reviewed in the United States on 13 April 2024

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It's a classic book that fits in your pocket! 👌

Dolores

You can't go wrong with the classics

Reviewed in Canada on 13 January 2024

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Reading for a class in Victorian Gothic novels.

Quiron80

Amazing novel

Reviewed in Mexico on 4 September 2023

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In my opinion, this book is amazing not only because it is clearly written but also for the story itself, which portrays the inner struggle in every person: the battle between good and evil.
If you are learning English, you will enjoy reading this fantastic book.

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Good product

Reviewed in India on 16 March 2024

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The book was delivered in good condition and the quality is also good. The delivery time was very short as well. Satisfied with the purchase 👍👍

Katja Drobner

Faszinierendes Leseerlebnis: "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde"

Reviewed in Germany on 28 January 2024

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"The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" hat mich von Anfang bis Ende in seinen Bann gezogen. Robert Louis Stevensons fesselnder Schreibstil und die faszinierende Geschichte von Dr Jekylls mysteriöser Verwandlung zu Mr Hyde haben mich regelrecht mitgerissen. Die dichte Atmosphäre und die tiefen psychologischen Elemente verleihen dem Buch eine zeitlose Qualität. Ein Klassiker, den man einfach gelesen haben muss – voller Spannung und unerwarteter Wendungen

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