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Synopsis
The disturbing Mr. Hyde is making his repugnant presence known in late 19th Century London. But punishment for his vile acts are always parried by the good, and well-respected, Dr. Jekyll. Soon, the secret relationship between the two men will be revealed.A classic that continues to be referenced today, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde will forever be locked in literary history.
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Is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - the Original 1886 Classic (Reader's Library Classics) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This Victorian classic explores the dark side of human nature through a respected doctor's transformation into a violent alter ego. Contains implied violence and murder, psychological horror, and disturbing themes about identity, though graphic details are limited by 19th-century literary conventions.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include murder, violence, and mental illness (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy psychological mysteries and classic literature will find this exploration of a man's struggle with his dark side compelling and thought-provoking.