Discuss classic ebooks with other readers. Click event title for Zoom links. Contact Lissa at classicsmodern@tscpl.org for help with the Zoom link, Facebook group or questions.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, published in 1886, introduced the everyday language of "Jekyll and Hyde" in a suspenseful story.
Gabriel Utterson is intrigued by the sinister figure of Mr. Hyde, and the latter's strange relationship with Utterson's good friend, Dr. Jekyll. When Mr. Hyde beats a Member of Parliament to death, Gabriel Utterson tries to get to the bottom of the mystery and eventually discovers Dr. Jekyll's dark secret.
Read on Hoopla or Project Gutenberg, listen on Hoopla (about 3 hours).
Watch the 2002 film adaptation starring Jack Palance, available on Hoopla.
Check out the book from the library.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 7-8 pm Zoom Link: https://tscpl.zoom.us/j/94843451681?pwd=cVRBV09RT01wTWRxUDRRMGFCWVJ6Zz09
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 2-3 pm Zoom Link: https://tscpl.zoom.us/j/98302590636?pwd=cm9HaE42bGxHOEsvWmtMdkhxc1RWUT09
Interact with other readers by posting and commenting on the Classics Made Modern Facebook group.
Email classicsmodern@tscpl.org to receive occasional updates about upcoming titles, author background, discussion questions and more!
Check the upcoming schedule for short story, book or play titles.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Books/Authors/Writing |
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