The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy, Horror, Literary - Stevenson, Robert Louis
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"The most racking pangs succeeded: a grinding in the bones, deadly nausea, and a horror of the spirit that cannot be exceeded at the hour of birth or death. Then these agonies began swiftly to subside, and I came to myself as if out of a great sickness. There was something strange in my sensations, something indescribably new and, from its very novelty, incredibly sweet. I felt younger, lighter, happier in body; within I was conscious of a heady recklessness, a current of disordered sensual images running like a millrace in my fancy, a solution of the bonds of obligation, an unknown but not an…mehr

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"The most racking pangs succeeded: a grinding in the bones, deadly nausea, and a horror of the spirit that cannot be exceeded at the hour of birth or death. Then these agonies began swiftly to subside, and I came to myself as if out of a great sickness. There was something strange in my sensations, something indescribably new and, from its very novelty, incredibly sweet. I felt younger, lighter, happier in body; within I was conscious of a heady recklessness, a current of disordered sensual images running like a millrace in my fancy, a solution of the bonds of obligation, an unknown but not an innocent freedom of the soul. I knew myself, at the first breath of this new life, to be more wicked, tenfold more wicked, sold a slave to my original evil; and the thought, in that moment, braced and delighted me like wine. I stretched out my hands, exulting in the freshness of these sensations; and in the act, I was suddenly aware that I had lost in stature. . . ." The novella's impact is such that it has become a part of the English 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.
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Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, essayist, and poet born in 1850 in Edinburgh. From a young age, he struggled with serious health issues, which influenced his fascination with human nature and morality. Despite these challenges, he became a prolific writer, gaining widespread recognition for works such as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.Stevenson traveled extensively, often seeking warmer climates to alleviate his health problems. His adventurous spirit led him to Samoa, where he spent his final years actively engaged in the local community and politics. His writing evolved from romantic tales of adventure to more profound explorations of human nature and society, reflecting the moral complexities of his time.Stevenson's works have had a lasting impact on literature and culture, inspiring future generations of writers. Despite a fluctuating reputation during his lifetime, today he is celebrated for his masterful storytelling, vivid characters, and exploration of duality and identity. His influence remains strong, and he continues to be one of the most translated authors in the world.