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Informationen zum Autor Robert Louis Stevenson. Edited by Richard Dury Klappentext Edinburgh University Press is delighted to announce a new scholarly edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's popular novel, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.First published as a 'shilling shocker' it became an instant classic in 1886. The protagonist lives a double-life, by day working as a respectable doctor and by night roaming the back alleys of old-town London. In the first six months of publication 40,000 copies were sold, and it remains one of the best tales ever written about the divided self.This new edition contains a substantial introduction, with the story of composition (amid difficulties), first publication and early reception. A survey of the main critical interpretations is followed by a brief study of its language and an overview of important derivative works: stage plays, films, comic books, graphic novels, and retellings of various kinds.Key Features:*The most complete, scholarly edition of Jekyll and Hyde-with full introduction, notes, etc.*The story of the composition and publication reveals new details of interest to RLS biographers*Summarizes the various critical approaches to Jekyll and Hyde*Explanatory notes cover archaic and Scots language, the origins and meanings of characters' names, and comment on cultural and literary allusions Zusammenfassung Traditional, printed option for working papers, a set of preformatted pages allows students to work end of chapter problems and journal entries more easily.
