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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

by Robert Louis Stevenson

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  • Jul 2015, 128 pages
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A gripping tale of dualities and human nature!

Delve into the dark depths of human nature with Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. This gripping novella explores the duality of man and the consequences of unchecked desires, creating a chilling and thought-provoking reading experience.

- Robert Louis Stevenson's haunting tale of a split personality and its destructive consequences
- Unveils the inner struggle between good and evil within the human psyche
- Provocative examination of identity, morality, and the dangers of suppressing one's desires
- Unforgettable characters, including the enigmatic Dr. Jekyll and the sinister Mr. Hyde
- A timeless classic that continues to captivate readers, leaving them questioning the depths of their own humanity

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Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer, and a leading representative of English literature. He was greatly admired by many authors, including Jorge Luis Borges, Ernest Hemingway, Rudyard Kipling and Vladimir Nabokov.

Most modernist writers dismissed him, however, because he was popular and did not write within their narrow definition of literature. It is only recently that critics have begun to look beyond Stevenson's popularity and allow him a place in the Western canon.

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