In this tale of terror, mild-mannered Henry Jekyll questions what it is that separates good from evil, with disastrous consequences. Classic illustrations by Charles Raymond Macauley adorn this new edition. Rediscover Robert Louis Stevenson's riveting novella in this elegant yet affordable Masterpiece Library Edition, honoring the Peter Pauper Press founders' tradition of publishing beautiful books. Deluxe, durably bound hardcover keepsake volume. Embossed cover with iridescent highlighting. Gold foil-stamped spine. ...
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In this tale of terror, mild-mannered Henry Jekyll questions what it is that separates good from evil, with disastrous consequences. Classic illustrations by Charles Raymond Macauley adorn this new edition. Rediscover Robert Louis Stevenson's riveting novella in this elegant yet affordable Masterpiece Library Edition, honoring the Peter Pauper Press founders' tradition of publishing beautiful books. Deluxe, durably bound hardcover keepsake volume. Embossed cover with iridescent highlighting. Gold foil-stamped spine. Reinforced cloth quarter-binding for durability Premium acid-free archival-quality paper for longevity. Cream-color pages with font, type size, and line spacing chosen for a comfortable reading experience, even under imperfect lighting. Comes with a matching satin ribbon bookmark with which to keep your place. A must-have for every home library. 96 pages. Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) wrote The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde while recovering from illness at his home in the seaside town of Bournemouth, England. First published as a one-shilling paperback, also known as a ''penny dreadful, '' the novella was an immediate success, selling nearly 40,000 copies in its first six months in the United Kingdom and the United States.
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