The project gutenberg ebook of the strange case of dr. Hyde by robert louis stevenson tells the story of the lawyer gabriel john utterson as he investigates some disturbing incidents involving his old friend, the talented doctor henry jekyll, and his mysterious and sinister new companion, edward hyde. It is actually a collection of speeches and essays about the real book and a summary of dr. This would be the first of two songs from the who written about keith moon, the second being doctor jimmy from the album quadrophenia. This book is an integral part of the aqa english gcse so i thought id borrow it from my local library and check it out. Comparing human nature in macbeth and dr jekyll and mr hyde. Jekyll writes that even as he composes his letter he knows that he will soon become hyde permanently, and he wonders if hyde will face execution for his crimes or choose to kill himself. Jekyll, a certain edward hyde is to inherit the estate. Why is he so protective of the vicious criminal, edward hyde. Stage adaptations began in boston and london and soon moved all across england and then towards his home country of scotland. L strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde the abridged both a cracking tale of horror and a deeply audacious account of the human psyche, the strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde has continued to thrill and fascinate since it was first published in 1886. Dr jekyll wants to rid his soul of evil, and in doing so creates the monstrous alter ego mr hyde. Hyde, novella by scottish writer robert louis stevenson, published in 1886. From the author of such famed novels as treasure island and kidnapped comes a masterful work of the fascinating struggle between good and evil.
Hyde my fourteen year old son and i immensely enjoyed richard armitage s narration of stevensons story. Both a cracking tale of horror and a deeply audacious account of the human psyche, the strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde has continued to thrill and fascinate since it was first published in 1886. The story of the relationship between the upstanding dr jekyll and the diabolical mr hyde. Jekyll was a guy with two bodies he was a tall guy, scientist and wealthy. Easy reading classics adapted and abridged ebook 9780848111816 by robert louis stevenson. Jekyll and mr hyde squashed and nicely abridged books. Hyde sterling unabridged classics by robert louis stevenson, 9781402784026, available at book depository with. This text combines the classic story of dr jekyll and mr hyde with illustrations and. Jekyll notes that, in any case, the end of his letter marks the end of the life of dr. Dr jekyll, a famous and notable scientist seems to be somehow linked with mr hyde, a mostwanted criminal. The strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde download free at. This abridged novel, complete in just 80 pages, has been painstakingly adapted to retain the integrity of the original work. As an old friend of jekyll, he recognizes the changes and strange occurrences of jekyll and hyde, and resolves to further investigate the relationship between the two men. Stories of robert louis stevenson a gothic novella by the scottish.
Strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde is the original title of a novella written by the scottish author robert louis stevenson first published in 1886. Utterson takes a walk with his relative, enfield, and hears a troubling story from him. The narrator of the book, utterson is a middleaged lawyer, and a man in which all the characters confide throughout the novel. Filled with illustrations, this edition is abridged for easier reading. Ask them to list the traits and actions of both characters as they read. Strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde is a gothic novella by scottish author robert louis stevenson, first published in 1886. The strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde robert louis stevenson, 1886. Hyde is a book that captured the minds of millions of people when it was first published in 1886. While these stories and others, such as david balfour and the master of ballantrae 1889, are stories of adventure, they are at the same time fine studies of character. Free download or read online the strange case of dr. Written during a frenzied fiveday period, robert louis stevensons allegory of good versus evil pulls you into its feverish spell. Hyde, the two alter egos of the main character, have become shorthand for the exhibition of wildly contradictory behavior, especially between private and public selves. Strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde is a book by robert louis stevenson. Hyde classic fiction abridged by robert louis stevenson, john sessions isbn.
Hyde through a part of town where there was literally nothing to be seen but lamps. Edward hyde, is the central character of robert louis stevensons 1886 novella strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde. The book has been awarded with independent publisher book award ippy for audio fiction abridged 1999, and many others. Lanyons narrative henry jekylls full statement of the case. Dr jekyll and mr hyde is a rather short novelnovella, at about 75 pages of text, but this edition also contains the short story the bottle imp, about 25 pages long. Strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde, the abridged naxos. Dr jekyll and mr hyde simple english wikipedia, the free. Jekyll, i could enter on that of edward hyde without pecuniary loss. It states that upon the death or disappearance of dr.
Utterson the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance that was never lighted by a. The strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde by robert. Strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde audiobook robert. In this disturbing tale of good and evil, the distinguished dr. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 144 pages and is available in paperback format.
With other fables classic reprint by robert louis stevenson nov 16, 2016. Chosen classics abridged edition by stevenson, robert louis isbn. Hyde the summer before my senior year of high school, preparing for my ap literature class even if you have never read the book, you likely know the premise. His ability to change back from hyde into jekyll slowly vanished.
Hyde, has become an integral part of the literature canon. Hyde is still considered one of the best stories ever written about the complexity of the divided self the good and the evil sides of humankind. In this case mr hyde is physically smaller and initially less dominant, but who knows how this might play out in other individuals. Easy reading classics adapted and abridged ebook 9780848111816 by robert louis stevenson hear about sales, receive special offers. When utterson confronts jekyll about the whereabouts of hyde, jekyll shows the lawyer a letter which hyde wrote saying that he was disappearing forever. Abridged in 10 episodes and read by john sessions with julian rhindtutt as dr jekyll. Jekyll creates a serum that can transform him into his remorseless, twisted alter ego mr. Utterson and the police go to hyde s apartment, but the housekeeper informs them that he is gone. It was written by the bands bassist, john entwistle. Strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde, the abridged. Robert louis stevensons famous portrait of the duality of man and his capacity for evil, the strange case of dr. Squashed and nicely abridged books jekyll and mr hyde. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in. It is about a london lawyer named john gabriel utterson who investigates strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde is the original title of a novella written by the famous scottish author robert louis stevenson that was.
Abridged in 10 episodes and read by john sessions with julian rhindtutt as dr jekyll and david shawparker as dr. Henry jekyll is a respected doctor a kindly man much loved by all. Jekyll is a kind and respected english doctor who has repressed evil urges inside of him. This was made for my gcse english literature class for the new 2017 19 gcse. Utterson is convinced that there is something amiss with the will and goes to dr.
The master of ballantrae, in particular, is a study of evil character, and this study is taken even further in the strange case of dr. Learn about themes in robert louis stevensons novel dr. Jekyll is not a bad man, he is friendly, polite and treat well his acquaintances. The story is very short and i managed to finish it in one day. Hyde has inspired hulk among many others are muscular and powerful, i think it requires more talent to make a weak and vulnerable monster as stevenson did. On the other side, i announced to my servants that a mr. More than a hundred words have been translated into italian in the notes below the text. Hyde and millions of other books are available for instant access. The song was about drummer keith moons drinking problems. Dr jekyll and mr hyde abridged text with activity book and. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. When they have finished the story, ask students to state its theme in one or two sentences using the traits from their list as support.
Accompanying the text is a twentytwo page workbook of activities, covering ten lessons, culminating in students preparing to write an essay on the setting of the novel. Strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde by robert louis stevenson. Robert louis stevensons novels have thrilled readers and listeners for generations. Hyde, by robert louis stevenson this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Mar 15, 2017 jekyll and hyde the abridged version demitri cullen. What i liked about this book was the characters, mostly dr. Hyde whom i described was to have full liberty and power about my house in the square. Hyde pacemaker classic series abridged edition by globe fearon author, fearon compiler 4. Free delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over. Abridged and retold, with notes and free audiobook websters word power english readers. This complete, abridged classic has been adapted into 10 illustrated chapters retaining the excitement of the original novel yet can be read and comprehended in. Good to read classic stories, and dr jekyll mr hyde develops theme of the duality of human nature, dr j representing the better qualities and mr hyde the more base and destructive qualities. Jekyll and mr hyde by robert louis stevenson, who is also the author of the book treasure island.
Abridged in 10 episodes and read by john sessions with julian rhindtutt as dr jekyll and david shawparker as dr lanyon. Utterson goes home, and instead of his usual evening routine, he goes to a safe and takes out a set of documents. This folder contains a fortytwo page abridged text version of the strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde, designed to make access to the text much easier for all students. Jekylls friends are stunned when the mystery is finally unraveled. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hyde abridged by janice greene, robert louis stevenson. Jekyll and hyde strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde by robert louis stevenson.
I recently read the dr jekyll and mr hyde book which was retold by pauline francis. Robert louis stevenson young adult classics the strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde read by john sessions abridged. Hyde signet classics by robert louis stevenson 20121204 by robert louis stevenson. The maid, however, is able to positively identify the murderer as edward hyde.
In the story, he is a good friend of main protagonist gabriel john utterson. Here beneath the rain and fog of the dark london streets lurks a shocking secret waiting to be revealed. Scientist dr jekyll discovers a way of changing his personality and becoming the violent and aggressive mr hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, stevenson remains popular for his celebrated contributions to the adventure and horror genres. Street after street, and all the folks asleep street after street, all lighted up as if for a procession and all as empty as a church till at last i got into that state of. Both a cracking tale of horror and a deeply audacious. Jekyll was quite at ease the carew murder case incident of the letter incident of dr.
I next drew up that will to which you so much objected. Hyde analyzing theme printable to support students in examining the themes in dr. Abridged and slightly simplified version of robert louis stevensons 1886 gothic novella the strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde, complete with reading comprehension exercises. The first edition of the novel was published in january 5th 1886, and was written by robert louis stevenson. Lanyons narrative henry jekyll s full statement of. We had just finished reading it when my husband found it on audible being performed by him. We are bringing it back to the 1880s and good ole british lit.
Hyde, another web comic which is both a retelling of the book and a bit of the play. Stevensons the strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde. Dr jekyll and mr hyde ca the strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde was written in the victorian era by robert louis stevenson, this novella dwells into the concept of the duality of human nature. Hyde is still considered one of the best stories ever written about the complexity of the divided self, the good and the evil sides of huma. The narrative is extremely fragmented structure due to the use of multiple narrators and through the use of mixed media, in the form of letters and accounts. In this version, hyde is not all bad while not everything jekyll does can be considered as entirely good. Robert louis stevenson 18501894, a scottish author of novels, poems, and essays, is best known for the classic books treasure island, kidnapped, and the strange case of dr. Teachers home lessons and ideas books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store. As an old friend of jekyll, he recognizes the changes and strange occurrences of jekyll and hyde, and resolves to. Although the book had initially been published as a shilling shocker, it was an immediate success and one of stevensons bestselling works. Hyde is the original title of a novella written by the scottish author robert louis stevenson that was first published in 1886. Mr utterson, a good renown lawyer of the period as well as jekyll s good friend, tries connecting the dots to find out the truth, a mostshocking truth.