Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Introduction by Nicholas Rance
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A collection of Robert Louis Stevenson's supernatural tales including Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
The text examines the doppelganger motif prevalent in late nineteenth-century fiction through Stevenson’s most brilliant realization of the genre. The central story follows a doctor who uses his genius to create an appalling double, serving as a metaphysical fairy-tale of stunning perspicacity. This Everyman's Library edition expands the scope by including additional short stories such as Markheim and The Body-Snatcher. These supplementary works reinforce the theme of the ghostly double infecting the soul. The collection offers a comprehensive view of Stevenson’s contribution to horror, blending scientific recklessness with supernatural dread. It stands as a significant example of the period's literary interest in split personalities and moral decay.
The doppelganger was a popular fictional subject for late nineteenth-century writers. This work represents its most brilliant realization in the genre, focusing on the soul and the monstrous double. The collection highlights the period's fascination with supernatural fiction and metaphysical exploration.
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Readers seeking a comprehensive view of Robert Louis Stevenson’s contribution to horror will find this volume essential. It blends scientific recklessness with supernatural dread, offering a metaphysical fairy-tale of stunning perspicacity regarding the human condition. The inclusion of Markheim and The Body-Snatcher reinforces the theme of the ghostly double infecting the soul, providing a broader look at Stevenson’s engagement with the eerie. This collection is ideal for those who appreciate atmospheric storytelling and philosophical explorations of identity over fast-paced thrills.
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This edition successfully captures Stevenson’s brilliant realization of the doppelganger genre through its central novella and supplementary tales. The narrative’s focus on a protagonist whose reckless genius manifests an appalling double within his own soul offers a profound examination of moral decay. By including works like A Lodging for the Night, the book illustrates the period's fascination with the uncanny. It suits readers interested in classic gothic literature and metaphysical themes, though it may not satisfy those seeking modern psychological horror. The atmospheric tone remains its strongest asset.
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