The Transforming Draught

The Transforming Draught

Author: Thomas L. Reed, Jr.

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2006-08-04

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 0786426489

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Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is viewed as the classic allegory of man's duality--the good and evil embodied in every person. But could Jekyll's "transforming draught" have been alcohol? In the Victorian era, alcohol was the topic of national debate for decades and people endlessly deliberated its proper place in society. Shadowed all his life by the cloud of alcoholism, Stevenson well knew the good and evil of strong drink. This book investigates Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as an allegory of alcoholism--an interpretation that cultural change and the story's renown have perhaps obscured. The author examines patterns of language, plot, characterization and imagery to reveal how mind-altering drink figures as the story's subtext. Early chapters establish the story's literal references to strong drink and its metaphors regarding alcohol. The focus then shifts to drinking in Stevenson's life, the sociology of drink in Victorian Britain, and the portrayal of alcohol in literature, including Stevenson's other works. Possible real-life models for the Jekyll-Hyde character are explored. Subsequent chapters examine the history of Britain's temperance movement, scenes that arose from Stevenson's dreams, how the temperance movement and industrial development may have influenced the story, and the story's interpretation in Stevenson's time. An appendix further investigates the elements of Stevenson's language.


The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 1886

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 1886

Author: Robert Louis Stevenson

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2014-04-29

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9781499303216

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Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is the original title of a novella written by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson that was first published in 1886. The work is commonly known today as The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, or simply Jekyll & Hyde. It is about a London lawyer named Gabriel John Utterson who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and the evil Edward Hyde. The work is commonly associated with the rare mental condition often spuriously called "split personality", referred to in psychiatry as dissociative identity disorder, where within the same body there exists more than one distinct personality. In this case, there are two personalities within Dr Jekyll, one apparently good and the other evil; completely opposite levels of morality. The novella's impact is such that it has become a part of the language, with the very phrase "Jekyll and Hyde" coming to mean a person who is vastly different in moral character from one situation to the next.


The Greatest Classics of All Time

The Greatest Classics of All Time

Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-09

Total Pages: 28591

ISBN-13:

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The Greatest Classics of All Time is an unprecedented compilation that traverses boundaries, epochs, and geographies to present a tapestry of human thought and narrative brilliance. Encompassing a vast range of literary styles from the pre-eminent figures of Western and Eastern literature, this anthology affords readers an exceptional view into the diversity of human experience and expression. Among the collection are seminal works that have shaped the course of literary and philosophical thought, revealing the depth of human emotion, the complexities of societal structures, and the eternal questions that have engaged humanity. Every piece, carefully selected for its enduring impact and relevance, contributes to a dialogue spanning centuries, from ancient wisdom to modern existential reflections. The contributing authors and editors are giants in their own right, drawn from the pantheon of world literature across ages. From the critical realism of Dickens and Balzac to the existential musings of Dostoyevsky; from the transcendental optimism of Whitman to the sharp political insights of Machiavelli; and the mystical depths of Tagore, this collection represents a confluence of literary movements and cultural epochs. Each author's unique background, perspective, and historical context enriches the anthology, offering readers a panoramic view of humanity's intellectual heritage. This assembly elucidates the interconnectedness of literature with history, culture, and philosophy, embodying the diverse expressions of human civilization. The Greatest Classics of All Time is not merely a collection of texts; it is an invitation to embark on a journey through the epochs of human thought and feeling. It offers readers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the masterworks of literature that have withstood the test of time, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the nuances of human experience. For scholars, students, and lovers of literature, this anthology promises a comprehensive educational experience, fostering a greater understanding of the world's literary and cultural traditions. It is a testament to the power of literature to cross boundaries, to challenge, and to enlighten, making it an essential addition to any collection.


The Greatest British Classics

The Greatest British Classics

Author: Lewis Carroll

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-02

Total Pages: 9536

ISBN-13:

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Good Press presents to you this unique collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices: Hamlet (Shakespeare) Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare) Macbeth (Shakespeare) Paradise Lost (John Milton) Gulliver's Travels (Jonathan Swift) Robinson Crusoe (Daniel Defoe) The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (Henry Fielding) Tristram Shandy (Laurence Sterne) Pride & Prejudice (Jane Austen) Sense and Sensibility (Jane Austen) Vanity Fair (William Makepeace Thackeray) Ode to the West Wind (P. B. Shelley) Frankenstein (Mary Shelley) Odes (John Keats) Jane Eyre (Charlotte Brontë) Wuthering Heights (Emily Brontë) Middlemarch (George Eliot) David Copperfield (Charles Dickens) Great Expectations (Charles Dickens) Tess of the d'Urbervilles (Thomas Hardy) Jude the Obscure (Thomas Hardy) The Enchanted April (Elizabeth von Arnim) Sons and Lovers (D. H. Lawrence) The Mysteries of Udolpho (Ann Ward Radcliffe) Dracula (Bram Stoker) A Study in Scarlet (Arthur Conan Doyle) Heart of Darkness (Joseph Conrad) The Picture of Dorian Gray (Oscar Wilde) Alice in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll) The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett) The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (C. S. Lewis) Diary of a Nobody (George and Weedon Grossmith) The Time Machine (H. G. Wells) The War of the Worlds (H. G. Wells) The Woman in White (Wilkie Collins) The Innocence of Father Brown (G. K. Chesterton) Howards End (E. M. Forster) The Waste Land (T. S. Eliot) Ulysses (James Joyce) Pygmalion (George Bernard Shaw) Arms and the Man (George Bernard Shaw) The Second Coming (W. B. Yeats) Ivanhoe (Sir Walter Scott) Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Robert Louis Stevenson) The Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame) Phantastes (George MacDonald) Peter and Wendy (J. M. Barrie)


Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with the Merry Men and Other Stories

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with the Merry Men and Other Stories

Author: Robert Louis Stevenson

Publisher: Wordsworth Editions

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9781853260612

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First published to critical acclaim in 1886, this mesmerising thriller is a terrifying study of the duality of man's nature. This volume also includes a collection of Stevenson's short stories


Halloween Horror (Diversion Classics)

Halloween Horror (Diversion Classics)

Author: Bram Stoker

Publisher: Diversion Books

Published: 2015-10-27

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 1682301729

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Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, the Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. From ghost stories to spine-chilling mysteries, the horror genre is perfect reading for the Halloween season and year-round. Including Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN, Robert Louis Stevenson's THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, and Bram Stoker's DRACULA, these terrifying tales will stay with you long after they're finished.


Big Book of Best Short Stories - Volume 3

Big Book of Best Short Stories - Volume 3

Author: Robert Louis Stevenson

Publisher: Tacet Books

Published: 2020-04-08

Total Pages: 2225

ISBN-13: 3967999831

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This book contains70 short storiesfrom 10 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the criticAugust Nemo, in a collection that will please theliterature lovers. For more exciting titles, be sure to check out our 7 Best Short Stories and Essential Novelists collections. This book contains: - Robert Louis Stevenson:The Waif Woman The Bottle Imp Thrawn Janet Markheim The Body Snatcher Olalla Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Robert E. Howard:Worms of the Earth The Queen of Black Coast Pigeons from Hell The Children of the Night Red Nails The Twilight of the Grey Gods The Shadow of the Vulture - G. K. Chesterton:The Blue Cross The Invisible Man The Man Who Was Thursday A Nightmare The Strange Crime of John Boulnois The Three Tools of Death The Wrong Shape The Mistake of the Machine - Edgar Wallace:The Cat Burglar Circumstantial Evidence The Ghost of Downhill The Poetical Policeman Red Aces The Four Just Men The Shadow Man - Arthur Machen:The Great God Pan The White People The Black Seal The Novel of the White Powder The Red Hand The Inmost Light The Bowmen - Ambrose Bierce:An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge One Summer Night The Death Of Halpin Frayser The Moonlit Road A Psychological Shipwreck The Stranger The Middle Toe of the Right Foot - Talbot Mundy:The Soul Of A Regiment The Pillar Of Light The Lady and the Lord Kitty Bruns Her Fingers The Mystic India Speaks The Real Red Root The Hermit and the Tiger - Abraham Merritt:The Pool Of The Stone God The Last Poet And The Robots The Fox Woman The People Of The Pit The Drone Through The Dragon Glass Three Lines Of Old French - Zane Grey:Amber's Mirage The Ranger Don: The Story Of A Lion Dog The Wolf Tracker Lure of the River A Missouri Schoolmarm Monty Price's Nightingale - Edgar Rice Burroughs:Tarzan's First Love A Jungle Joke Tarzan Rescues the Moon John Carter and the Giant Of Mars The Ancient Dead Beyond Thirty Skeleton Men of Jupiter


10 Greate Books of the Science Fiction Founders (illustrated)

10 Greate Books of the Science Fiction Founders (illustrated)

Author: Mary W. Shelley

Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing

Published: 2020-01-14

Total Pages: 1681

ISBN-13:

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When you hear Sci-Fi, do your normally think of Arthur Conan Doyle, J.R.R. Tolkien, H.G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, Jules Verne, Arthur C. Clarke, Ray Bradbury, or George Orwell? Or do some more recent authors come to mind? Looking for your next sci-fi must-read? We've pulled together some of the favourite science fiction novels. Some are eerily plausible, others are wild trips of the imagination, but all present compelling visions of our possible future. Science fiction quite literally means the literature of change; this includes all the modern day technological and scientific advancements to create an imaginative future. Some of these are classic tales you will surely know, but others are excellent works of science fiction that may have been flying under the radar. Contents: 1. Mary W. Shelley: Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus; ill. D. Fisher 2. Robert Louis Stevenson: The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 3. Edward Bulwer-Lytton: The Coming Race 4. H. G. Wells: The War of the Worlds; ill. D. Fisher 5. Jules Verne: Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea 6. Arthur Conan Doyle: The Poison Belt 7. Edgar Rice Burroughs: A Princess of Mars 8. Jack London: The Scarlet Plague 9. William Hope Hodgson: The House on the Borderland 10. Hugo Gernsback: Ralph 124C 41+: A Romance of the Year 2660


DEEP, DARK & UNSETTLING: 100+ Gothic Classics in One Edition

DEEP, DARK & UNSETTLING: 100+ Gothic Classics in One Edition

Author: Charles Dickens

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2023-12-16

Total Pages: 16528

ISBN-13:

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DEEP, DARK & UNSETTLING: 100+ Gothic Classics in One Edition presents a rich tapestry of Gothic literature, encompassing a wide range of themes from the macabre to the mysterious, and styles from the romantic to the grotesque. This anthology skillfully compiles works from the significant period of the late 18th century through the 19th century, encapsulating the evolution of the Gothic genre. The collection stands out for its inclusion of seminal pieces that have shaped and defined Gothic literature, offering readers an unparalleled journey through dark castles, eerie landscapes, and complex psychological depths, without focusing on the contributions of one single author but celebrating the collective genius of the era. The contributing authors and editors, hailing from diverse cultural and literary backgrounds, reflect the rich tapestry of the Gothic tradition. Figures such as Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, and Bram Stoker, among others, bring to the collection their unique voices, informed by the social, historical, and literary movements of their time. Through this anthology, the reader gains insight into the collective consciousness that fueled the Gothic movement, understanding its reflection of societal anxieties and the exploration of the human condition in its darkest forms. This anthology is not merely a collection of stories; it is an invitation to witness the convergence of remarkable literary talents across different periods and regions. DEEP, DARK & UNSETTLING offers readers an exceptional opportunity to explore the depths of Gothic literature, presenting works that span a variety of themes and narrative styles. For educators, enthusiasts, and students of literature, this collection serves as a comprehensive exploration of the Gothic genre's evolution, its impact on popular culture, and its enduring legacy. Engaging with this collection promises not only educational value but also a captivating experience, as it fosters a dialogue between the haunting works of the past and the contemporary reader's imagination.