Author: Francis Gilbert
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781494767914
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
“Clearly Francis Gilbert is a gifted and charismatic teacher,” Philip Pullman, author of 'Northern Lights'.Are you struggling to understand Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'? Or are you an English teacher wanting ready-made exercises and guidance to help you teach this difficult text? Do your students need support to understand the language properly and work independently on the book? This brilliant edition of Stevenson's novel may be the answer to your prayers. Written by an experienced teacher and best-selling author, this version is aimed at students who must analyse the text in depth or teachers wanting to deliver outstanding lessons on it. This book contains an annotated complete text, numerous essays on the novel, including detailed accounts of Robert Louis Stevenson's life, relevant contexts and discussion of vital themes and imagery. The complex vocabulary of the book is analysed throughout, and simple explanations of what is happening punctuate each chapter. Furthermore, there are academic explorations of the issues as well as comprehensive question and answer sections at the end of each chapter, including a “fill-in-the-blanks” summary to check understanding. At the end of the guide, there is advice on how to write successful essays and assignments. There are also plenty of pointers to help students develop their own personal responses, including thought-provoking thematic questions, links to the author's YouTube readings and explanations, and creative response tasks.
Dr. Jekyll & Mr Hyde
Author: Francis Gilbert
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781494767914
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
“Clearly Francis Gilbert is a gifted and charismatic teacher,” Philip Pullman, author of 'Northern Lights'.Are you struggling to understand Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'? Or are you an English teacher wanting ready-made exercises and guidance to help you teach this difficult text? Do your students need support to understand the language properly and work independently on the book? This brilliant edition of Stevenson's novel may be the answer to your prayers. Written by an experienced teacher and best-selling author, this version is aimed at students who must analyse the text in depth or teachers wanting to deliver outstanding lessons on it. This book contains an annotated complete text, numerous essays on the novel, including detailed accounts of Robert Louis Stevenson's life, relevant contexts and discussion of vital themes and imagery. The complex vocabulary of the book is analysed throughout, and simple explanations of what is happening punctuate each chapter. Furthermore, there are academic explorations of the issues as well as comprehensive question and answer sections at the end of each chapter, including a “fill-in-the-blanks” summary to check understanding. At the end of the guide, there is advice on how to write successful essays and assignments. There are also plenty of pointers to help students develop their own personal responses, including thought-provoking thematic questions, links to the author's YouTube readings and explanations, and creative response tasks.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781494767914
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
“Clearly Francis Gilbert is a gifted and charismatic teacher,” Philip Pullman, author of 'Northern Lights'.Are you struggling to understand Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'? Or are you an English teacher wanting ready-made exercises and guidance to help you teach this difficult text? Do your students need support to understand the language properly and work independently on the book? This brilliant edition of Stevenson's novel may be the answer to your prayers. Written by an experienced teacher and best-selling author, this version is aimed at students who must analyse the text in depth or teachers wanting to deliver outstanding lessons on it. This book contains an annotated complete text, numerous essays on the novel, including detailed accounts of Robert Louis Stevenson's life, relevant contexts and discussion of vital themes and imagery. The complex vocabulary of the book is analysed throughout, and simple explanations of what is happening punctuate each chapter. Furthermore, there are academic explorations of the issues as well as comprehensive question and answer sections at the end of each chapter, including a “fill-in-the-blanks” summary to check understanding. At the end of the guide, there is advice on how to write successful essays and assignments. There are also plenty of pointers to help students develop their own personal responses, including thought-provoking thematic questions, links to the author's YouTube readings and explanations, and creative response tasks.
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Other Tales of Terror
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141908076
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Everyone has a dark side. Dr Jekyll has discovered the ultimate drug. A chemical that can turn him into something else. Suddenly, he can unleash his deepest cruelties in the guise of the sinister Hyde. Transforming himself at will, he roams the streets of fog-bound London as his monstrous alter-ego. It seems he is master of his fate. It seems he is in complete control. But soon he will discover that his double life comes at a hideous price...
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141908076
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Everyone has a dark side. Dr Jekyll has discovered the ultimate drug. A chemical that can turn him into something else. Suddenly, he can unleash his deepest cruelties in the guise of the sinister Hyde. Transforming himself at will, he roams the streets of fog-bound London as his monstrous alter-ego. It seems he is master of his fate. It seems he is in complete control. But soon he will discover that his double life comes at a hideous price...
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (The Classic Unabridged Edition)
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (The Classic Unabridged Edition)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is the original title of a novella written by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson that was first published in 1886. The work is commonly known today as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde or simply Jekyll & Hyde. It 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. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson now ranks among the 26 most translated authors in the world.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook: "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (The Classic Unabridged Edition)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is the original title of a novella written by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson that was first published in 1886. The work is commonly known today as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde or simply Jekyll & Hyde. It 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. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson now ranks among the 26 most translated authors in the world.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Analysis & Study Guide
Author: Francis Gilbert
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913694005
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
"Clearly Francis Gilbert is a gifted and charismatic teacher." Philip Pullman, former teacher and author of 'Northern Lights'.Why did William Blake call his book of poetry 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'?Why do some critics say his poem 'The Tyger' is about the French revolution?Why did he illustrate his poems with pictures?Why is Blake's rose "sick"? What is the "youthful harlot's curse" in the famous poem 'London'?This is the ultimate study guide to William Blake's classic poetry collection 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. Written by an experienced teacher and author, it not only contains all of the relevant verse, but also includes substantive comprehension questions and thorough analysis of every poem. Furthermore, there are sections which discuss Blake's life and the context of his work in depth, the poetic techniques he deployed, and how students can gain a good grade when writing essays on him. Above all, this guide is "Blakean" in spirit; it provides links to the author's video explanations and performed versions of the poems. While it is highly informative -- offering all the analysis required to gain a top mark in an exam or coursework -- it also aims to provoke a genuinely personal response to the poems.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913694005
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
"Clearly Francis Gilbert is a gifted and charismatic teacher." Philip Pullman, former teacher and author of 'Northern Lights'.Why did William Blake call his book of poetry 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'?Why do some critics say his poem 'The Tyger' is about the French revolution?Why did he illustrate his poems with pictures?Why is Blake's rose "sick"? What is the "youthful harlot's curse" in the famous poem 'London'?This is the ultimate study guide to William Blake's classic poetry collection 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'. Written by an experienced teacher and author, it not only contains all of the relevant verse, but also includes substantive comprehension questions and thorough analysis of every poem. Furthermore, there are sections which discuss Blake's life and the context of his work in depth, the poetic techniques he deployed, and how students can gain a good grade when writing essays on him. Above all, this guide is "Blakean" in spirit; it provides links to the author's video explanations and performed versions of the poems. While it is highly informative -- offering all the analysis required to gain a top mark in an exam or coursework -- it also aims to provoke a genuinely personal response to the poems.
The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde (The Annotated Version) (Student's Guide)
Author: Robert Stevenson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
"The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" can be seen as a story about the concept of good and evil that exists in all of us or a critique on the hypocrisy and double standards of the society and also an interesting study into the mind of the author and into the theories of dualism.First published to critical acclaim in 1886, this mesmerizing 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.London lawyer Utterson is driven to investigate Edward Hyde, the unlikely protÃ(c)gÃ(c) of his friend Dr Henry Jekyll, suspecting the relationship to be founded on blackmail. The truth is worse than he could have imagined. As the mystery deepens, time appears to be running out for Utterson and Enfield to discover what is really wrong with their friend Dr Jekyll - and the final revelation divulges a ghastly secret that makes us wonder about our ability to truly transform ourselves.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
"The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" can be seen as a story about the concept of good and evil that exists in all of us or a critique on the hypocrisy and double standards of the society and also an interesting study into the mind of the author and into the theories of dualism.First published to critical acclaim in 1886, this mesmerizing 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.London lawyer Utterson is driven to investigate Edward Hyde, the unlikely protÃ(c)gÃ(c) of his friend Dr Henry Jekyll, suspecting the relationship to be founded on blackmail. The truth is worse than he could have imagined. As the mystery deepens, time appears to be running out for Utterson and Enfield to discover what is really wrong with their friend Dr Jekyll - and the final revelation divulges a ghastly secret that makes us wonder about our ability to truly transform ourselves.
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781075569012
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Large A4 Student annotation edition of the classic Novel: The Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Specially formatted with wide margins, wide line spacing and blank pages between chapters to allow students to add their own responses and analysis on the page. A great organisational tool to keep all your work in one place. Ideal for students or teachers of English Literature
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781075569012
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Large A4 Student annotation edition of the classic Novel: The Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Specially formatted with wide margins, wide line spacing and blank pages between chapters to allow students to add their own responses and analysis on the page. A great organisational tool to keep all your work in one place. Ideal for students or teachers of English Literature
Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
In Robert Louis Stevenson's influential novel of mad science and criminal inquiry, attorney Gabriel John Utterson comes to the aid of Dr. Henry Jekyll, an old friend, only to find himself dragged from a world of genial hospitality into London's foreboding night, which is shrouded in shadows and fog—and stalked by the deranged Edward Hyde. Utterson's quest for truth is not only a detective story laden with twists, but an intense meditation on man's inherently dualistic nature, written in a style that often combines disturbing violence with restrained language typical of the Victorian era.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
In Robert Louis Stevenson's influential novel of mad science and criminal inquiry, attorney Gabriel John Utterson comes to the aid of Dr. Henry Jekyll, an old friend, only to find himself dragged from a world of genial hospitality into London's foreboding night, which is shrouded in shadows and fog—and stalked by the deranged Edward Hyde. Utterson's quest for truth is not only a detective story laden with twists, but an intense meditation on man's inherently dualistic nature, written in a style that often combines disturbing violence with restrained language typical of the Victorian era.
CliffsNotes on Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Author: James L. Roberts
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
ISBN: 9780822004080
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. CliffsNotes on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde explores the double life of a man whose persona swings from honorable and distinguished to repugnant and repulsive. Following a fascinating character study, this study guide provides summaries and commentaries for each chapter within the nineteenth-century novel. Other features that help you figure out this important work include A look into the life of the author, Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson Character list and expanded analysis Plot summary that shares an overview of the novel Review questions and suggested essay topics Selected bibliography Classic literature or modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
ISBN: 9780822004080
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. CliffsNotes on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde explores the double life of a man whose persona swings from honorable and distinguished to repugnant and repulsive. Following a fascinating character study, this study guide provides summaries and commentaries for each chapter within the nineteenth-century novel. Other features that help you figure out this important work include A look into the life of the author, Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson Character list and expanded analysis Plot summary that shares an overview of the novel Review questions and suggested essay topics Selected bibliography Classic literature or modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: Campfire
ISBN: 9380028490
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Bold visionary, Henry Jekyll, believes he can use his scientific knowledge to divide a person into two beings--one of pure good and one of pure evil. Working tirelessly in his secret laboratory, concocting a potion that would tear at the core of what makes a man human, he eventually succeeds--but only halfway. Instead of separating the good and evil halves, Jekyll isolates only the latter. What seems at first a relief to the doctor becomes a nightmare as he loses control of the transformation. His friends feel Jekyll will waste away and fear the worst. Can Jekyll undo what he has done? Or will it change things forever?
Publisher: Campfire
ISBN: 9380028490
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Bold visionary, Henry Jekyll, believes he can use his scientific knowledge to divide a person into two beings--one of pure good and one of pure evil. Working tirelessly in his secret laboratory, concocting a potion that would tear at the core of what makes a man human, he eventually succeeds--but only halfway. Instead of separating the good and evil halves, Jekyll isolates only the latter. What seems at first a relief to the doctor becomes a nightmare as he loses control of the transformation. His friends feel Jekyll will waste away and fear the worst. Can Jekyll undo what he has done? Or will it change things forever?