Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Penguin Clothbound Classics)
£12.60£16.10 (-22%)
Robert Louis Stevenson’s immortal tale of personality and evil, now in a wonderful new clothbound edition
‘All human beings, as we meet them, are commingled out of good and evil: and Edward Hyde, alone in the ranks of mankind, was pure evil’
Published as a ‘shilling shocker’, Robert Louis Stevenson’s dark psychological fantasy gave birth to the idea of the split personality. The story of respectable Dr Jekyll’s strange association with ‘damnable young man’ Edward Hyde; the hunt through fog-bound London for a killer; and the final revelation of Hyde’s true identity is a chilling exploration of humanity’s basest capacity for evil.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Penguin Classics, 1st edition (7 Sept. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0241552680 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0241552681 |
| Dimensions | 13.2 x 2.2 x 20.2 cm |
by John M
RLS’s classic short novel/novella that everyone’s familiar with! I ordered this because my daughter was told it was a GCSE English text. Two weeks later they said, ‘Whoops, we got that one wrong, and you’re now doing different texts’! Don’t you just love it! Anyway, I enjoy reading the odd classic text and so this was an opportunity.
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a rather short novel/novella, at about 75 pages of text, but this edition also contains the short story ‘The Bottle Imp’, about 25 pages long, and a short essay about the physical descriptions (or lack of them) in the text concerning Mr Hyde’s appearance.
Good to read classic stories, and Dr Jekyll/ Mr Hyde develops theme of the duality of human nature, Dr J representing the better qualities and Mr Hyde the more base and destructive qualities. In this case Mr Hyde is physically smaller and initially less dominant, but who knows how this might play out in other individuals. I’ll let you into a spoiler…..one changes into the other….oh, dear, hope I haven’t ruined it! The language is a bit dated and requires some concentration.
The Bottle Imp is a very enjoyable short story. One can see the ending coming, but it’s a good morality tale nonetheless. Well worth reading.
by HM71
Purchased this book as used , but it was like new when arrived. Great Bargain.
by Riley Hodges
It’s partly in an older English but it’s no stress at all to read, as you can follow along nicely.
A fantastic story with a great duality concept to conclude it all. Read this book alongside the works of Carl Jung involving Analytical Psychology and all I can say is that you will be enlightened greatly.
by Tianyu
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” is an absolute literary masterpiece! Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella delves into the depths of human nature, morality, and the duality of man’s character. The transformation of Dr. Jekyll into the sinister Mr. Hyde is a gripping exploration of the dark side that resides in all of us. The narrative is skillfully crafted, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as the mystery unravels. Stevenson’s vivid descriptions and compelling characters make this a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers across generations. If you haven’t yet experienced this chilling tale, I highly recommend picking it up. It’s a thought-provoking journey into the human psyche that you won’t soon forget. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
by Kindle Customer
This story has stood the test of time and I was delighted to re-read it and listen to a wonderful narration after an interval of more than thirty years. I would definitely recommend it.
by Neasa MacErlean
I read Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in order to understand better two strange men of my acquaintance. The tale was extremely enlightening but it is probably more geometrically metaphysical than true life. Nevertheless, both the men I know are as clever and charming as Dr Jekyll and seem unable to stop themselves from transforming, within seconds, into Mr Hyde. Two weeks after finishing the novella I am still making comparisons with these figures from real life. Published in 1886, the book does come from another era but, even so, it is completely absorbing — particularly as the horror and terror is laid out, with such painful feelings behind them, in the final stages. Stevenson is such a marvellous writer of the gothic tale, with the contrasts, the innovations (here of psychology and ideas of dualism) and the lush desire for satisfaction in a prim life.
by James Mitchell
I really enjoyed this, it is not the longest of books but it is exciting and definitely worth a read.
by YSS
Bought for daughter’s gcse. Good price and quick delivery. Would recommend.