Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde : OUT OF PRINT See New Version 0451532252 by Robert Louis Stevenson
	ISBN-10:   0451528956 ISBN-13:   9780451528957 Publisher:   Penguin Group (USA) Inc; Signet Classic Category:   Classics Pub. Date:   September 2003 Pages:   144 Format:   Mass Market
Description/Notes
Robert Louis Stevenson originally wroteDr. Jekyll And Mr Hydeas 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 Hydeis a brilliantly original study of man's dual natureas well as an immortal tale of suspense and terror. Published in 1866,Jekyll And Hydewas 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 toMadame BovaryandDead Soulsas "a fable that lies nearer to poetry than to ordinary prose fiction.