The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror
by Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert Mighall
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror by Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert Mighall holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 80.3K reader ratings. First published in 1886. The book spans 224 pages.
About The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror
"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" Stevenson's famous exploration of humanity's basest capacity for evil, has become synonymous with the idea of a split personality. More than a moral tale, this dark psychological fantasy is also a product of its time, drawing on contemporary theories of class, evolution, criminality, and secret lives. Also in this volume are "The Body Snatcher," which charts the murky underside of Victorian medical practice, and "Olalla," a tale of vampirism and "The Beast Within" which features a beautiful woman at its center.This new edition features a critical introduction, chronology, suggestions for further reading, explanatory notes, and appendixes, including an abridged extract from "A Chapter on Dreams" and an essay on the scientific context of Jekyll and Hyde.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert Mighall |
| Published | 1886 |
| Pages | 224 |
| Genres | Classics, Horror, Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.94 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 80,299 |
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What genre is The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror?
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror is categorized as Classics, Horror, Fiction, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror worth reading?
Based on 80.3K reader ratings, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror?
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror has 224 pages.
Who wrote The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror?
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror was written by Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert Mighall. It was first published in 1886.
What is the ISBN for The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror?
The ISBN-13 for The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Tales of Terror is 9780141439730.0.
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