The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Oscar Wilde

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Read By: John Gielgud Publisher: Saland Publishing Listen Time: 1.75 hours at 1.0x Speed 1.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: November 2007 Format: Original Staging Audiobook ISBN:

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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a novel written by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson and first published in 1886. It is about a London lawyer who investigates strange occurrences between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and the misanthropic Mr Hyde, who dislikes humanity as a general rule.

The work is known for its vivid portrayal of a split personality, in the sense that within the same person there is both an apparently good and an evil personality, each being quite distinct from the other.

This story was an immediate success and is one of Stevenson's best-selling works. Stage adaptations began in Boston and London within a year of its publication and it has gone on to inspire scores of major film and stage performances.

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"I thought it very weird that throughout this book, people are terrified of Mr. Hyde. But, when they describe him and his activities, it's so vague. He's just "evil." And they don't really provide any examples of WHY he was so evil. I understand that he's the embodiment of the evil, selfish needs inside Jekyll, but if that's the only thing that makes him "evil" that doesn't seem very fair. The introduction to my version of the book mentioned that Stevenson had no issue with a man having sexual trysts with a woman, but that really seems like what he's implying Hyde was doing that was Jekyll's secret pleasures. It was just so vague it was hard for me to determine what the author was trying to say. Just about the hypocrisy of people during that time? How they put on a show for the public views? I feel like there was some message of the definition of evil in there that I must have missed, or was lacking. Otherwise, it was a fun story. I liked hearing the story from Utterson's view point and then ultimately understanding the story in steps until the confession from Jekyll. That made it more suspenseful in my opinion. Stevenson is a great story teller."
— Jill (5 out of 5 stars)

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" It would have been a lot better if you don't know the connection... "
— Kristina, 2/16/2014
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" One of the most astonishing stories I've ever read. You will sometimes feel that you're reading two stories- the other one hidden, darker and more profound. Must read. "
— Suvam, 2/5/2014
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" one of the most terrifying concepts I've ever beheld. it says little but implies much "
— Savannah, 1/29/2014
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" I love that picturesque Victorian escapism Stevenson carves so easily. "
— Talib, 1/23/2014
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" Longer than I expected it to be. Lots of walking in the fog and a bit suspenseful as the story unfolds. Riding bike to the bus stop in early morning fog the day after I finished this story was somewhat creepy. "
— Greg, 1/22/2014
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" What I found most interesting is that the "Mr. Hyde" character is NOTHING like you've seen in any movie adaptation of this story. He is a dwarfish, vile little man....which ultimately did just what the author intended -- captured the antithesis of Dr. Jekyll. "
— Dru, 1/22/2014
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" I thought this book was fantastic. My only disappointment with it is that it was ridiculously short. I read it in about the time it takes to wait in the patient waiting room at the doctors. "
— Jason, 1/16/2014
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" Wow, kind of a creepy book. We each have both good and bad within us. Which one do we play with more, and how will playing on one side effect the other, or our ability to see the other side. "
— Oldnetnerd, 1/14/2014
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" Shows the deepest part of a human's emotions. Wonderfully dark book. "
— Angel, 12/13/2013
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" I liked the experiment, and the creation of Mr. Hyde, it was rally interesting. I think we all have a Mr. Hyde inside of us, or a Dr. Jekyll, depending of the side we want to show to the world. "
— Indi, 12/6/2013
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" A classic of Gothic literature, and one of my all-time favorites. "
— Molly, 11/25/2013
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" Jekyll and Hyde is is a fascinating look at the war between the good and evil selves within each of us. There is much food for theological thought in this beautifully written short story! "
— Mark, 11/8/2013
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" I don't generally go for the "mad scientist creates a monster" kind of fiction. I hated Frankenstein. However, this was absolutely fantastic. Short, interesting and really creepy. Definitely worth your time... and then some. "
— Felicia, 12/11/2012
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" Great stuff. I gave it four stars not so much for the text itself but more for it's narrative structure and relevance. Stevenson is a classic but this book is absolutely essential reading to understand our times. "
— Ricardo, 8/28/2012
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" Somehow different from the stories and adaptations it inspired. "
— Adastra, 6/3/2012
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" I read this story for school 15 years ago. I really liked it then and I still like it now. Such a great idea for a story. A book about good and evil and how a good person becomes evil. Great horror from the 19th century. "
— Nelleke, 4/20/2012
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" kayaknya terjemahan yang aku baca agak sampah deh. jadi ngerti tapi bikin buku ini gak kerasa keren. "
— Nadia, 3/25/2012
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" Short but such a great story. "
— Michelle, 2/11/2012
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" I still love it, although it isn't all that exciting... A bit slower pace than modern horror stories, it's still a classic tale. "
— Nicole, 12/3/2011
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" Nice read. Even though most people (me included) know the tale of Jekyll and Hyde in some detail, it is still worth a read. Everything goes as you expect, but the final confessions and Jekyll's self studies are very intriguing. "
— Jukka, 7/23/2011
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" Like the Time Machine a bit dated but still good. "
— John, 7/13/2011
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" Weirdly funny. And finished it in one sitting :D "
— Rana, 5/22/2011
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" One of the most hilarious plays I've ever read. Oscar Wilde is amazing. "
— Lauren, 5/22/2011
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" Simply a fun, satirical, quick read. It's an enjoyable piece to go back to time and again. "
— Julie, 5/21/2011
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" Funniest thing I've ever read. And the 2002 film adaptation is great! "
— Ruth, 5/18/2011
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" Simple and witty. Oscar Wilde has the unique ability to tell a cynical truth in both an understated and funny manner! The play is filled with quotable lines : D "
— Samaa, 5/11/2011
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" I bloody love this play. I laugh so hard every time I read it! Simply never gets old. "
— Caroline, 5/11/2011
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" I want to name my child Earnest now. Oscar Wilde has produced a stunningly clever, charmingly witty, and wonderfully funny story. Well worth the read! "
— Lynley, 5/7/2011
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" This book was quite hilarious. The dry British humor added the right amount of subtlety to the very things Oscar Wilde was poking at such as the upper classes of society, marriage, and the church. "
— Allison, 5/6/2011
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" This play was a quick and easy read. I like the light-hearted tone, and the easy way it poked fun at stereotypes. It was quite enjoyable, but not something particularly amazing. It was fun and hilarious while it lasted. "
— Kayla, 5/6/2011
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" Hilarity. Loved it. It is astounding when you read something this old that is still so relevant. "
— Timmy, 5/1/2011
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" Very funny. You can see the origins of shows like " Three's Company" and the likes, although Ernest is far superior. This pay could be put on at any time, in any setting and still be timely. After all, identity thieves are everywhere. "
— Skaditch, 5/1/2011
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— Emily, 5/1/2011
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" Oscar Wilde is hilarious. The wit of the characters and the absurdity of the situations is really funny. I enjoyed the duality theme and the substance of the characters. "
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About Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was born in Dublin. He won scholarships to both Trinity College, Dublin, and Magdalen College, Oxford. In 1875, he began publishing poetry in literary magazines, and in 1878, he won the coveted Newdigate Prize for English poetry. He had a reputation as a flamboyant wit and man-about-town. After his marriage to Constance Lloyd in 1884, he tried to establish himself as a writer, but with little initial success. However, his three volumes of short fiction, The Happy Prince, Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime, and A House of Pomegranates, together with his only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, gradually won him a reputation as a modern writer with an original talent. That reputation was confirmed and enhanced by the phenomenal success of his society comedies: Lady Windermere’s Fan, A Woman of No Importance, An Ideal Husband, and The Importance of Being Earnest, all performed on London’s West End stage between 1892 and 1895. In 1895, he was convicted of engaging in homosexual acts, which were then illegal, and sentenced to two years imprisonment with hard labor. He soon declared bankruptcy, and his property was auctioned off. In 1896, he lost legal custody of his children. When his mother died that same year, his wife Constance visited him at the jail to bring him the news. It was the last time they saw each other. In the years after his release, his health deteriorated. In November 1900, he died in Paris at the age of forty-six.

About John Gielgud

Sir John Gielgud (1904–2000) is arguably the greatest Shakespearean actor of the twentieth century and one of the best overall actors of his generation. His theatrical career spanned more than sixty years, beginning with a role in the London production of The Constant Nymph and ending with Sir Sydney Cockerell: The Best of Friends in 1988. His film career spanned more than seventy years and saw him in such roles as the Pope in Elizabeth, Priam in Hamlet, Professor of Sunlight in Gulliver’s Travels, and Master of Trinity in Chariots of Fire.