This intriguing combination of fantasy thriller and moral allegory depicts the gripping struggle of two opposing personalities ― one essentially good, the other evil ― for the soul of one man. Its tingling suspense and intelligent and sensitive portrayal of man's dual nature reveal Stevenson as a novelist of great skill and originality.
Novelist and poet Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) began his career as an essayist and travel writer, starting with the 1878 publication of An Inland Voyage and Edinburgh: Picturesque Notes. The author of captivating tales for readers of all ages, his classics include Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.