Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
3 journalers for this copy...
I bought this at Borders in Gurnee, IL today for $3.95. This was part of the gift certificate my husband and daughter gave me for my birthday!!!
c. 1981 (1886 first published) -- with an Afterword by Jerome Charyn -- A Bantam Classic
Back Cover: Robert Louis Stevenson originally wrote "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" as a "shilling shocker." He then burned the draft and, upon his wife's advice, rewrote it as the darkly complex tale it is today. Stark, skillfully woven, this fascinating novel explores the curious turnings of human character through the strange case of Dr. Jekyll, a kindly scientist who by night takes on his stunted evil self, Mr. Hyde. Anticipating modern psychology, Jekyll and Hyde is a brilliantly original study of man's dual nature -- as well as an immortal tale of suspense and terror.
Published in 1886, Jekyll and Hyde was an instant success and brought Stevenson his first taste of fame. Though sometimes dismissed as a mere mystery story, the book has evoked much literary admiration. Vladimir Nabokov likened it to "Madame Bovary" and "Dead Souls" as "a fable that lies nearer to poetry than to ordinary prose fiction."
Update: PROMISED to starbytes (via Eskielover M-bag) when I'm done reading it. (11/18/03)
c. 1981 (1886 first published) -- with an Afterword by Jerome Charyn -- A Bantam Classic
Back Cover: Robert Louis Stevenson originally wrote "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" as a "shilling shocker." He then burned the draft and, upon his wife's advice, rewrote it as the darkly complex tale it is today. Stark, skillfully woven, this fascinating novel explores the curious turnings of human character through the strange case of Dr. Jekyll, a kindly scientist who by night takes on his stunted evil self, Mr. Hyde. Anticipating modern psychology, Jekyll and Hyde is a brilliantly original study of man's dual nature -- as well as an immortal tale of suspense and terror.
Published in 1886, Jekyll and Hyde was an instant success and brought Stevenson his first taste of fame. Though sometimes dismissed as a mere mystery story, the book has evoked much literary admiration. Vladimir Nabokov likened it to "Madame Bovary" and "Dead Souls" as "a fable that lies nearer to poetry than to ordinary prose fiction."
Update: PROMISED to starbytes (via Eskielover M-bag) when I'm done reading it. (11/18/03)
My DH and I finished reading this on 8/6 ... but I had forgotten to write a journal entry for it. I wasn't as impressed with this book as I thought I would be. Rather a disappointment.
Journal Entry 3 by ReadingGal79 at trade in a RABCK, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Released 19 yrs ago (10/14/2004 UTC) at trade in a RABCK, By Mail/Post/Courier -- Controlled Releases
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I'm mailing 3 books tomorrow to Eskielover in WA ... for an M-bag she's sending to starbytes in Malaysia ... as part of our trade.
UPDATE: The USPS website states this was delivered to WA on 10/21/04.
I'm mailing 3 books tomorrow to Eskielover in WA ... for an M-bag she's sending to starbytes in Malaysia ... as part of our trade.
UPDATE: The USPS website states this was delivered to WA on 10/21/04.
This book arrived in the mail today, destined for an M-Bag for Starbytes. Thanks for sending it!
Received this today, thank you so much Eskielover and cyber-librarian!
This is one book that most people know about, but have never actually read! LOL! I'm one of them, so I can't wait to read this!
This is one book that most people know about, but have never actually read! LOL! I'm one of them, so I can't wait to read this!
