TITLE:The strange Case of dr Jekyll and mr hyde

PUBLISHER:Le livre de poche

ISBN:9782253047636

DEC-INDEX :823.8

YEAR:2021

RESUME:"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is a classic novella written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It tells the gripping story of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a respected and accomplished doctor, who creates a potion that transforms him into the sinister and immoral Mr. Edward Hyde. The book delves into the duality of human nature and the consequences of suppressing one's dark impulses. Dr. Jekyll, driven by his desire to separate his good and evil selves, begins experimenting with the potion, unaware of the terrible consequences that lie ahead. As Mr. Hyde emerges, a figure consumed by evil, he embarks on a series of heinous acts, causing havoc in Victorian London. The story follows the relentless pursuit of the truth by Mr. Utterson, a lawyer and close friend of Dr. Jekyll, as he seeks to uncover the connection between Jekyll and Hyde. The novella explores themes of identity, morality, and the dual nature of humanity. It raises profound questions about the nature of evil and the lengths to which individuals will go to keep their dark secrets hidden. With its suspenseful narrative and psychological depth, "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" has become a seminal work of literature.

N_PAGES:222

ILLUSTRATION:Non

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