Robert Louis Stevenson

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Five Other Terrifying Short Stories

Beschreibung

This collection features some of Robert Louis Stevenson's most disturbed tales, including the prolific gothic thriller The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Dr. Jekyll creates a drug that separates the good and evil in his heart, splitting his personality in two with horrific consequences. His wicked alter ego, Mr. Hyde, is the monster that evolves from this ghastly experiment, and although Dr. Jekyll desperately tries to fix his mistake, it might be too late... Fantasy and Horror Classics proudly presents this new edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's work. This collection is a must-read for fans of horror and classic literature, offering a timeless glimpse into the depths of human fear.

Autor

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish writer born on November 13, 1850, in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. He became renowned for his diverse body of work, which includes novels, essays, poetry, and travel writing. Some of his most celebrated works are Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Kidnapped, and A Child s Garden of Verses. Stevenson was educated at the University of Edinburgh and attended both the Edinburgh Academy Senior School and Edinburgh Law School. Although initially studying law, he pursued a career in writing, drawing inspiration from authors such as Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, Walter Scott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Guy de Maupassant. He married Fanny Stevenson in 1880, and they lived together until his death in 1894. Stevenson s writing often explored themes of adventure, morality, and the duality of human nature, particularly evident in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. He spent the latter part of his life in Samoa, where he passed away on December 3, 1894, at the age of 44. His works have left a lasting impact on literature, influencing generations of writers and readers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Fantasy and Horror Classics
• Seitenzahl: 204
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. April 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 295g
• ISBN-13: 9781447406679
• ISBN-10: 1447406672
• Artikelnr.: 33457266