Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: with The Merry Men & Other Stories (Wordsworth Classics)

Introduction and Notes by Dr Tim Middleton
Head of English Studies, University of Ripon and York

In seeking to discover his inner self, the brilliant Dr Jekyll discovers a monster. First published to critical acclaim in 1886, this mesmerising thriller is a terrifying study of the duality of man's nature, and it is the book which established Stevenson's reputation as a writer.

Also Included: The Merry Men and Other Tales and Fables

This volume also features Stevenson's 1887 collection of short stories, offering a captivating mix of thrilling and thought-provoking narratives:

• The Merry Men: A gripping Highland tale of shipwrecks and madness.
• Markheim: A sinister study of the mind of a murderer.
• Thrawn Janet: A spine-chilling tale of demonic possession.
• Olalla: A study of degeneration and incipient vampirism in the Spanish mountains.
• Will O' the Mill: A thought-provoking fable about a mountain inn-keeper.
• The Treasure of Franchard: A study of French bourgeois life.

Each story showcases Stevenson's mastery in blending suspense, psychological depth, and vivid storytelling.