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Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Other Tales n/e (Oxford World's Classics)

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'Instantly the spirit of hell awoke in me and raged...I was suddenly struck through the heart by a cold thrill of terror.'

Stevenson's short novel, published in 1886, became an instant classic. It was a Gothic horror that originated in a feverish nightmare, whose hallucinatory setting in the murky back streets of London gripped a nation mesmerized by crime and violence. The respectable doctor's mysterious relationship with his disreputable associate is finally revealed in one of the most original and thrilling endings in English literature.

In addition to Jekyll and Hyde, this edition also includes a number of short stories and essays written by Stevenson in the 1880s, minor masterpieces of fiction and comment: 'The Body Snatcher', 'Markheim', and 'Olalla' feature grave-robbing, a sinister double, and degeneracy, while 'A Chapter on Dreams' and 'A Gossip on Romance' discuss artistic creation and the 'romance' form. Appendixes provide extracts from contemporary writings on personality disorder, which set Stevenson's tale in its full historical context.
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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The best edition of Stevenson's supernatural fiction so far. The texts are very well edited, the notes are significant and unobtrusive for the average reader, and the appendices provide the perfect complementation for Stevenson's narratives of the uncanny. Roger Luckhurst's introduction is fascinating. A must. (Dr. Antonio Ballesteros-González, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha)

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'Instantly the spirit of hell awoke in me and raged...I was suddenly struck through the heart by a cold thrill of terror.'

Stevenson's short novel, published in 1886, became an instant classic. It was a Gothic horror that originated in a feverish nightmare, whose hallucinatory setting in the murky back streets of London gripped a nation mesmerized by crime and violence. The respectable doctor's mysterious relationship with his disreputable associate is finally revealed in one of the most original and thrilling endings in English literature.

In addition to Jekyll and Hyde, this edition also includes a number of short stories and essays written by Stevenson in the 1880s, minor masterpieces of fiction and comment: 'The Body Snatcher', 'Markheim', and 'Olalla' feature grave-robbing, a sinister double, and degeneracy, while 'A Chapter on Dreams' and 'A Gossip on Romance' discuss artistic creation and the 'romance' form. Appendixes provide extracts from contemporary writings on personality disorder, which set Stevenson's tale in its full historical context.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good

M.s. · 4 August 2024

Good book as described

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful and affordable

J.G. · 25 February 2012

It's a tale everyone 'knows' but few seem to have had the time to actually read. This edition is perfect for students, as it has a very readable and informative introduction, along with the addition of a few of Stevenson's other short stories. The quality of the book packs no punches, but that's fine, as it's meant to be something light you can carry around with your mountain of other literature. As far as the story goes; it seems simple yet thought provoking, not nearly as clear cut as one might imagine, shrouding a small host of hinted themes relavant to its time. A modern reader cannot help but be chilled at the surreal London setting, the blunt storytelling, and possibly one of the best descriptions of evil I have ever come across.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great

G. · 27 October 2023

Great 👍❤️❤️

4.0 out of 5 stars A great edition of the classic

A.B. · 25 February 2018

A great edition of the classic.It includes a good introduction, well-explained notes and interesting contextual articles and essays explaining the state of thinking behind Stevenson's psychological themes.The novella of Jekyll and Hyde (at the forefront of the collection of a few stories) has stood the test of time and is still taught at GCSE level. With the new scepticism of Freudian and Victorian psychology, the book does lose some relevance and verisimilitude that other classic novels may have maintained. Overall though, the book is an interesting window into Victorian lives, and perhaps might even be a subtle criticism of it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book

L.U. · 23 July 2023

Good page turner of a classic novel

5.0 out of 5 stars The strange case of Dr Jekyll and mr Hyde

G.X. · 21 May 2013

The strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde was bought for my higher english class.This book, I must say, was amazing. At the time when I bought it, I did not have a clue what this book was about! When I read it, I was confused as Jekyll and Hyde were one person, and I thought that wasn't possible. But I grew to love it!Would definitely recommend it!

3.0 out of 5 stars all the fluff is annoying

B. · 15 September 2014

why can't they just give you the book? before you get to the actual story you've got some boring guy massaging his ego in a ridiculously long winded and unhelpful introduction. just get over yourself, you add nothing.

5.0 out of 5 stars great affordable price and needed for secondary school

a.m. · 1 January 2019

great affordable price and needed for secondary school

Good Introduction

T.R. · 17 October 2023

Everyone knows this story (except for those who have seen only altered movie versions). This particular edition has a good introduction and some helpful notes. Excellent for the general reader. Students of the novel may appreciate a more scholarly edition.

Correttezza

M. · 19 August 2023

Avevo sbagliato edizione, ho effettuato il reso tutto ok e super veloci.Grazie

Lo esperado

C.A. · 3 April 2021

Lo esperado

Mr Hyde rules

R.S. · 29 September 2018

Interesting tales. It's a great book. I highly recommend it.

Parfait

L. · 30 January 2020

Conforme à l'annonce. Envoi super rapide.

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