Download or read book Quicklet on Robert Louis Stevenson s The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde CliffNotes like Summary written by Kan Long and published by Hyperink Inc. This book was released on 2012-02-24 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABOUT THE BOOK Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a lesson in suspense. Stevenson creates one singular point of mystery that successfully sustains reader intrigue and anxiety across nine tightly written chapters. Speaking as a writer: bravo, RLS, bravo. The simplicity of the central question - excuse me, Mr. Hyde, who exactly are you? - is highly effective. The entirety of Stevenson’s narrative stems from this predicament. The suspense comes from an absence of knowledge. We, the reader, know nothing. Sure, Enfield tells a fairly bone-chilling story about a monster who stomps on a little girl at 3:00 am, but Hyde remains an enigma. Stevenson plays on natural human curiosity by piquing interest with a perturbing opening tale, then rests, and uses Utterson’s ignorance as a buffer to withhold information. Seriously, who is Hyde? MEET THE AUTHOR Pennies, Blacktop, and Words EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK Written in 1885, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde falls under the category of the Late Victorian era. Attributes of the era included a dissatisfaction with religious faith and the aesthetic feature of interior moods and thoughts projected outward onto the world. Jekyll and Hyde also embodies literary themes associated with the 1890s. Chief among these is the allegory present in the novella which functions as both a critique and a scathing exposé of the hypocritical self-righteousness and repressive moral severity of British society at the turn of the 19th century. Upon its publication in 1886, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was well received in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Though marketed as a “shilling shocker,” Jekyll and Hyde received favorable reviews from both The Times (bookstores refused to stock the novella until a review was published in the newspaper) and Stevenson’s contemporaries. The poet Gerard Manley Hopkins wrote that “the superficial touches of character are admirable” and “worthy of Shakespeare.” Jack London shared a similar admiration stating, “as a storyteller there isn’t his [Stevenson’s] equal.” Stevenson’s chilling novella of dual identities has secured a lasting place in the canon of Western culture. Over one hundred film, television, and theater adaptions of Jekyll and Hyde exist today. The grotesque nature of Edward Hyde and the genteel fallibility of Henry Jekyll unflinchingly depicts a universal psychological struggle between interior desire and external morality that continues to resonate with readers around the world. Buy a copy to keep reading!
Download or read book The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson Book Analysis written by Bright Summaries and published by BrightSummaries.com. This book was released on 2016-10-20 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the more straightforward side of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, the story of a criminal lawyer in London and his investigation into strange occurrences between his friend, Dr Jekyll, and the evil Mr Hyde. The investigation will lead him into an exploration of the duality of man in a dark tale of science fiction. This work was an immediate success and has sold millions of copies worldwide, with ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ even becoming part of everyday language for describing duality and split personality. Stevenson was a literary celebrity during his lifetime and now ranks among the 26 most translated authors in the world. Find out everything you need to know about The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:A complete plot summaryCharacter studiesKey themes and symbolsQuestions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
Download or read book Summary of Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Stevenson written by getAbstract AG and published by getAbstract AG. This book was released on 2019-10-28 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Robert Louis Stevenson presents a story both fantastical and familiar. While you may not possess a mysterious potion that allows you to transform into another identity, most people compartmentalize aspects of their personality to some degree and must battle against their darker urges. Published in 1886, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde begins as an amateur detective novel but ends as a powerful critic on the dangers of repressing aspects of one’s personality. The book gained international acclaim both for the excitement that the suspenseful tale offers and the moral message it contains; it was even used in sermons of the day. Written in a poetic yet factual style, Jekyll and Hyde depicts the horrifying violence of which man’s inner evil is capable when unleashed. In doing so, it turns a mirror to its readers, inviting them to consider all aspects of their own nature. This summary of Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde was produced by getAbstract, the world's largest provider of book summaries. getAbstract works with hundreds of the best publishers to find and summarize the most relevant content out there. Find out more at getabstract.com.
Download or read book CliffsNotes on Stevenson s Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde written by James L Roberts and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1999-03-03 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. CliffsNotes on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde explores the double life of a man whose persona swings from honorable and distinguished to repugnant and repulsive. Following a fascinating character study, this study guide provides summaries and commentaries for each chapter within the nineteenth-century novel. Other features that help you figure out this important work include A look into the life of the author, Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson Character list and expanded analysis Plot summary that shares an overview of the novel Review questions and suggested essay topics Selected bibliography Classic literature or modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
Download or read book The Complete Stories of Robert Louis Stevenson written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Modern Library. This book was released on 2011-07-13 with total page 882 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complexity and range of Robert Louis Stevenson’s short fiction reveals his genius perhaps more than any other medium. Here, leading Stevenson scholar Barry Menikoff arranges and introduces the complete selection of Stevenson’s brilliant stories, including the famed masterpiece Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, as well as “The Beach of Falesá” and Stevenson’s previously uncollected stories. Arthur Conan Doyle has written that “[Stevenson’s] short stories are certain to retain their position in English literature. His serious rivals are few indeed.” This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition includes explanatory notes, a Scots’ Glossary, and a unique appendix dedicated to Stevenson’s influence on the Oxford English Dictionary.
Download or read book A Study Guide for Robert Louis Stevenson s Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde written by Gale, Cengage Learning and published by Gale, Cengage Learning . This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Study Guide for Robert Louis Stevenson's "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students.This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Novels for Students for all of your research needs.
Download or read book Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Book Analysis written by Bright Summaries and published by BrightSummaries.com. This book was released on 2016-11-09 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the more straightforward side of Treasure Island with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, the classic adventure of young Jim Hawkins as he battles pirates to get his hands on the coveted gold. Treasure Island became a literary classic soon after its publication and is largely responsible for traditional artistic depictions of pirates that continue to this day. Stevenson, now one of the top 30 most translated authors of all time, thrived from the success of his novel and now has a prestigious award, The Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship, named in his honour. Find out everything you need to know about Treasure Island in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
Download or read book Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde written by BookCaps and published by BookCaps Study Guides. This book was released on 2012 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is the ultimate battle of good and evil. While it is a short book, it is packed solid with complex themes and characters. If you want to understand the book in greater depth, then let BookCaps help with this in-depth companion to Stevenson's classic work. BookCap Study Guides are not meant to be purchased as alternatives to reading the book.
Download or read book The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde written by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON and published by BEYOND BOOKS HUB. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One pitch-black London morning, a ghoulish little man tramples a young girl and continues heedlessly on his way. Caught by a passerby and returned to the scene of the crime, the man is forced to pay £100 in restitution. He produces ten pounds in gold and a check for the remainder. Curiously, the check bears the signature of the well-regarded Dr. Henry Jekyll. Even stranger, Dr. Jekyll’s will names this same awful and mysterious little man, Mr. Hyde, as the sole beneficiary. Troubled by the coincidence, Dr. Jekyll’s attorney visits his client. What he uncovers is a tale so strange and terrifying it has seeped into the very fabric of our consciousness. An immediate success upon its publication in 1886 and a cultural touchstone to this day, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the most disturbing stories ever told. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices. Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is the original title of a novella written by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson that was first published in 1886. The work is commonly known today as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde or simply Jekyll & Hyde. It is about a London lawyer named Gabriel John Utterson, who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll and the evil Edward Hyde. The work is commonly associated with the rare mental condition often called "split personality" where, within the same body, there exists more than one distinct personality. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson now ranks among the 26 most translated authors in the world.
Download or read book The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Thrawn Janet The merry men More new Arabian nights The dynamiter written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Greatest Stories of Robert Louis Stevenson written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Best Short Works of One of English Literature’s Most Masterful Storytellers Collected in a Single Volume Known mostly for his seminal full-length works, such as the famous classics Treasure Island and Kidnapped, Robert Louis Stevenson’s masterful short fiction is often overshadowed. Now these pioneering works in the English short story tradition are presented here, collected in a single volume. Including the beloved novella "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," which G. K. Chesterton called “a double triumph,” and “The Merry Men,” as well as stories like “The Suicide Club” and “The Rajah’s Diamond” from the acclaimed 1882 collection New Arabian Nights, The Greatest Stories of Robert Louis Stevenson immerses you in Stevenson’s extraordinary worlds—thrilling tales of pure adventure and suspense, glorious evocations of the beauty of the Scottish countryside, and characters painted with the same vigor and energy as his most well-known creations. Showcasing his brilliant and lucid prose, his dramatic skill, and his perfect sense of pace that made him a celebrity during his time and a landmark author in the history of English literature, Stevenson’s enduring stories continue to capture the imagination of the contemporary reader and rightly belong to popular mythology today.
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Download or read book Literature Matters the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde written by Brian Barsuglia and published by . This book was released on 2009-03-06 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In-depth analysis of Stevenson's classic The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. For teachers, this an easy to use tool that can be used as an entire unit; used for individual resources; or used to aid unit creation, teaching and understanding. It contains pertinent background information about Stevenson and the Victorian era; in-depth character analyses; chapter-by-chapter breakdowns; discussion points; research themes and ideas, assignment, projects, study guide questions, objective and written exams. The study guide questions are designed to illicit understanding for the reader. In the "Study Guide Question Answers" there are specific points of discussion as well.For students and readers of Stevenson, this study guide can be used to offer additional insight and resources that may not be otherwise available. It contains common and alternative analysis of text and characters, aiding in reading and understanding of the layered classic.
Download or read book The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde By Robert Louis Stevenson The Annotated Classic Edition written by Robert Stevenson and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-26 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" can be seen as a story about the concept of good and evil that exists in all of us or a critique on the hypocrisy and double standards of the society and also an interesting study into the mind of the author and into the theories of dualism.First published to critical acclaim in 1886, this mesmerizing thriller is a terrifying study of the duality of man's nature, and it is the book which established Stevenson's reputation as a writer.London lawyer Utterson is driven to investigate Edward Hyde, the unlikely protÃ(c)gÃ(c) of his friend Dr Henry Jekyll, suspecting the relationship to be founded on blackmail. The truth is worse than he could have imagined. As the mystery deepens, time appears to be running out for Utterson and Enfield to discover what is really wrong with their friend Dr Jekyll - and the final revelation divulges a ghastly secret that makes us wonder about our ability to truly transform ourselves.
Download or read book The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde By Robert Louis Stevenson The Annotated Classic Version written by Robert Stevenson and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-26 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" can be seen as a story about the concept of good and evil that exists in all of us or a critique on the hypocrisy and double standards of the society and also an interesting study into the mind of the author and into the theories of dualism.First published to critical acclaim in 1886, this mesmerizing thriller is a terrifying study of the duality of man's nature, and it is the book which established Stevenson's reputation as a writer.London lawyer Utterson is driven to investigate Edward Hyde, the unlikely protÃ(c)gÃ(c) of his friend Dr Henry Jekyll, suspecting the relationship to be founded on blackmail. The truth is worse than he could have imagined. As the mystery deepens, time appears to be running out for Utterson and Enfield to discover what is really wrong with their friend Dr Jekyll - and the final revelation divulges a ghastly secret that makes us wonder about our ability to truly transform ourselves.
Download or read book The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Squid Ink Classic edition of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson includes the full text of the work plus MLA style citations for scholarly secondary sources, peer-reviewed journal articles and critical essays for when your teacher requires extra resources in MLA format for your research paper.
Download or read book The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde A Quick Read edition written by Quick Read and published by Quick Read. This book was released on 2024-02-16 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" is a Gothic novella by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The story follows Gabriel John Utterson, a London-based legal practitioner who investigates a series of strange occurrences between his old friend Dr. Henry Jekyll and a murderous criminal named Edward Hyde. The novella is considered to be a defining book of the gothic horror genre and has had a sizable impact on popular culture. Stevenson had long been intrigued by the idea of how human personalities can reflect the interplay of good and evil. The novella is frequently interpreted as an examination of the duality of human nature, usually expressed as an inner struggle between good and evil. Addiction or substance abuse is also considered a central theme in the novella. The book's success was probably due rather to the "moral instincts of the public" than to any conscious perception of the merits of its art. The novella has inspired as many interpretations as it has film adaptations. Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 2 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: 7 minutes
