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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 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.

Horror, mystery and suspense abound in this collection of the nation’s favourite gothic stories. From the foggy streets of London to the hills of Transylvania and the grounds of a country estate, relive the fear that these tales have been igniting in listeners for more than 100 years.These classic stories are read by Born Free’s Virginia McKenna; Dr. Who’s Tom Baker; and A Touch of Frost’s Bruce Alexander.

Louis Stevenson, the Swedish author best known for classics such as Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde , remains one of the most translated writers of all time. This audiobook contains a collection of his short stories, including "The Yellow Paint", "The Suicide Club" and "Markheim".

The Rajah's Diamond by Robert Louis Stevenson is a gripping tale of mystery, adventure, and human folly. This captivating novella, set against the backdrop of Victorian England, follows the journey of a priceless diamond that brings both fortune and peril to those who possess it. As the story unfolds, listeners are drawn into a series of interconnected episodes, each revealing the dark allure of the diamond and the dangerous lengths to which people will go in pursuit of wealth and power.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, narrated by Christian Neale, is a classic tale of good and evil, exploring the duality of human nature. Set against the eerie backdrop of foggy Victorian London, this psychological thriller delves into the life of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a well-respected scientist, who secretly unleashes his darker, violent alter-ego, Mr. Edward Hyde.

The Wrong Box is a black comedy novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson that depicts the story of two brothers who are the last two surviving members of a tontine.

A fabulous anthology of some of the finest stories ever written.

Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is of the best "macabre" tales ever written. It is presented here in its entirety along with eight other incredible tales.

This disturbing, yet intriguing story reveals the nightmare of living a double life, the conflict over good and evil and the arrogance of power. A novella about a dual personality - a kind and intelligent physician who turns into a psychopathic monster after partaking of a drug intended to separate good from evil in a personality. It is enough to make your hair stand on end!

Robert Louis Stevenson was best known for novels like Treasure Island and Kidnapped, but he also wrote a number of fascinating short stories, many dealing with the supernatural.

Doctor Henry Jekyll, on a quest to liberate our inner demons from the constraints of our conscience, unleashes ancient and primal forces buried deep within us all. Once released, can that nature ever be contained? In true Gothic tradition, join Henry in his race against time as investigating detectives and others uncover evidence that slowly leads them back toward the doctor himself.

Klasický pirátský příběh pro děti a mládež s pokladem, zakopaným na neznámém ostrově byl mnohokrát zfilmován, upraven pro rozhlas i divadlo a motivy z něj se nacházejí i v dílech jiných autorů. Poprvé vyšel v roce 1883 a stal se nejpopulárnějším dílem svého autora. Příběh začíná v hostinci U admirála Benbowa, kde se ubytuje starý námořník Bill Bones, který záhy zemře. Při vyklízení jeho pokoje objeví syn hostinského Jim Hawkins v truhle mapu, na které je zakreslena cesta za tajuplným pokladem kapitána Flinta. Ukáže ji zemanovi Trelawneyovi a lékaři (a zároveň smírčímu soudci) Liveseyovi.

Virginibus Puerisque: With the single exception of Falstaff, all Shakespeare's characters are what we call marrying men. Mercutio, as he was own cousin to Benedick and Biron, would have come to the same end in the long run. Even Iago had a wife, and, what is far stranger, he was jealous. People like Jacques and the Fool in LEAR, although we can hardly imagine they would ever marry, kept single out of a cynical humour or for a broken heart, and not, as we do nowadays, from a spirit of incredulity and preference for the single state.

The Christmas Stories by Robert Louis Stevenson is a captivating compilation of holiday tales by the celebrated Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. This anthology includes three cherished stories that beautifully capture the essence of the Christmas season: Christmas at Sea, Markheim, and Winter Time. Robert Louis Stevenson showcases his versatile storytelling skills in these Christmas stories. Through his vivid prose, he invites listeners to explore the magic and wonder of Christmas, as well as the complexities of human nature during this special time of year.

"Aprendí a reconocer la completa y primitiva dualidad del hombre; Me di cuenta de que, de las dos naturalezas que luchaban en el campo de batalla de mi conciencia, aun cuando podía decirse con razón que yo era cualquiera de las dos, ello se debía únicamente a que era radicalmente ambas." Con el objetivo de desvelar un misterio, la novela presenta una sucesión de testimonios provenientes de diferentes testigos situados en el corazón de un Londres victoriano.

Está todo permitido en la profesión médica, para poder investigar? Unos amigos están una noche bebiendo en una taberna, cuando entra el Dr. MacFarlane, que resulta ser un antiguo compañero de estudios de Medicina de uno de los presentes, Fettes, cuando ambos estaban a las órdens del Dr. Robert Knox.Al mirarse los dos recuerdan las experiancias que vivieron sobre la forma irregular que el Dr. Knox tenía de procurarse el material de investigación.

"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is one of the most famous novella of Stevenson. The story 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 called "split personality", where, within the same body, there exists more than one distinct personality.

Schauer, Spannung und Schwarze Romantik: 10 Meisterwerke des Genres. Mit dabei: In der Gruft (H.P. Lovecraft), Dr. Jekyll und Mr. Hyde (R.L. Stevenson), Die schwarze Spinne (J. Gotthelf), In der Tiefe des Maelstroms (E. A. Poe), Die Legende von Sleepy Hollow (W. Irving), Die Affenpfote (W. W. Jacobs), Der Vampyr (J. Polidori), Der Sandmann (E.T.A. Hoffmann), Der Garten des Bösen (N. Hawthorne).

Nella notte di Londra, un uomo calpesta volutamente una bambina, non curandosi delle sue grida. Rincorso da un passante, il demoniaco signor Hyde accetta di risarcirla con del denaro: ma l'assegno che produce ha la firma del distinto Jekyll, un medico stimato da molti. È l'inizio della caduta di Jekyll in un vortice di stranezze: si isola, pare tormentato da angosce violente, e soprattutto fornisce a Hyde - che ispira orrore istintivo, e che è accusato di delitti ripugnanti - non solo denaro, ma anche protezione in casa sua. Quale oscuro patto può unire due personalità tanto diverse?

Treasure Island is an adventure story and a coming-of-age narrative in which the protagonist gets a taste of treasure hunting but eventually decides that it isn't for him. The book includes some discussion of friendship and what it means to do the right thing, particularly with regard to Long John Silver's character. Silver is self-serving and wants the treasure all for his own, but he also comes to care about Jim Hawkins's life and well-being.