Something is wrong with Dr. Henry Jekyll. On the surface, he seems the same as ever--a genteel, respectable London physician. But lately he's been edgy and distracted, as if he were hiding some dark secret. And his concerned friends strongly suspect that it has something to do with his hideous new friend, Mr. Edward Hyde.
Although they never appear together in public, that foul-tempered, uncouth degenerate seems to be taking over Jekyll's house, his money, even his clothes. What could Jekyll possibly see in him? Or worse--what vicious hold might he have on the good doctor?
Though first published more than a century ago, Robert Louis Stevenson's classic thriller is as bone-chilling as if it were written yesterday. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories is a collection of Stevenson's most spine-tingling and suspenseful stories, including the disturbing story "The Body-Snatcher," "Markheim," and the novella The Passion on the Links. With essays by Henry James and G.K. Chesterton, this volume is faithfully reprinted from early editions.
These haunting fables of good and evil may forever change the way you see the world, and the way you see yourself.
About the Author
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), a Scottish author of novels, poems, and essays, is best known for the classic books Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson remains popular for his celebrated contributions to the adventure and horror genres.
Henry James (1843-1916), American novelist, short-story writer, essayist, and literary critic, was among the first writers to portray psychological reality. His novels include The Portrait of a Lady and Washington Square.
G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936) was a prolific English writer whose works include Robert Louis Stevenson.
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