The Strange Case of DR. JEKYLL and MR. HYDE - Stevenson, Robert Louis
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In Robert Louis Stevenson's hauntingly thrilling novella, "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," readers are introduced to the enigmatic Dr. Jekyll, a respectable and respected scientist whose experiments with the duality of human nature lead to the unleashing of his sinister alter-ego, Mr. Hyde. As Jekyll's sense of control slips away, Hyde wreaks havoc upon the streets of Victorian London, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. The story delves into the human psyche, exploring themes of good and evil, morality, and the ever-present struggle between our public and private selves.…mehr

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In Robert Louis Stevenson's hauntingly thrilling novella, "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," readers are introduced to the enigmatic Dr. Jekyll, a respectable and respected scientist whose experiments with the duality of human nature lead to the unleashing of his sinister alter-ego, Mr. Hyde. As Jekyll's sense of control slips away, Hyde wreaks havoc upon the streets of Victorian London, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. The story delves into the human psyche, exploring themes of good and evil, morality, and the ever-present struggle between our public and private selves. This chilling tale will captivate readers with its suspenseful twists and unsettling truths about the depths of the human soul.
Autorenporträt
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.