“I knew myself, at the first breath of this new life, to be more wicked, tenfold more wicked . . . and the thought, in that moment, braced and delighted me like wine.” An indescribably evil madman lurks beneath the prim and proper façade of Victorian London causing Mr. Utterson to vow, “If he shall be Mr. Hyde, I shall be Mr. Seek!” You may think you know the story of Jekyll and Hyde, but as the layers of mystery are peeled off one by one, the shadowy gothic suspense will keep you riveted to the end. This science fiction thriller has permeated the English language as the term “Jekyll and Hyde” became synonymous with dual personality. Find out why in the story that came to Stevenson in a feverish nightmare and has inspired writers and artists for well over a century. Unabridged 1886 edition.
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Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh in 1850. Suffering from chronic lung disease, he travelled the world in search of health and happiness, finally settling with his wife and family in Samoa. In addition to this book, he is noted for the adventure novel,
Treasure Island, the poetry collection,
A Child’s Garden of Verses and numerous essays, short stories and travel books.
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Michelle has always loved reading classic novels and history books while raising her kids and working as a book designer. When her youngest son finished homeschool and started college, she too went back to school and earned her degree in History and English, focusing on nineteenth century culture and literature. She put her passion for books and history to work in her dream job by publishing Annotated Keynote Classics. Her favorite part is researching the authors and their times in history, putting it into context with their work, and discovering the clues that will help readers and students to get more enjoyment from the books. Michelle lives in South Florida with her husband, son, and their dog and cat. In addition to reading, she enjoys beach time, travel, and spending time with her grandchildren. Learn more about Michelle and her work at www.mmwbooks.com.
