The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde

Including an extensive biographical annotation on Stevenson's life and achievements. *** In the fog-shrouded streets of Victorian London, a respected physician conducts an experiment that tears apart the very fabric of his soul. Dr. Henry Jekyll believes he has found the key to separating man's dual nature-the civilized self from the primitive, the moral from the monstrous. But his chemical transformation unleashes something he cannot control: Edward Hyde, a creature of pure malevolence who stalks the gaslit streets, growing stronger with each emergence. Robert Louis Stevenson's psychological thriller, published in 1886, remains startingly modern in its exploration of identity, addiction, and the darkness that lurks beneath respectability. This tale of transformation-at once gothic horror and profound meditation on human nature-introduced the world to one of literature's most enduring metaphors for the war within ourselves. More than a century later, Jekyll and Hyde's struggle continues to haunt us, asking the question we still cannot answer: What happens when we lose control of our shadow selves? *** The series "Large Print Reader's Choice" features classic books with a font size of at least 16 points. This font size is not only highly recommended and useful for visually impaired readers, but generally improves letter and word recognition and reading comprehension. Large print books make your reading experience a more satisfying one.