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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Author
Robert Louis Stevenson
Read by
Eloise Fairfax
Language
English
Length
2 hours 40 minutes
ISBN
9781802560060
Published
10 August 2024
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Robert Louis Stevenson
  • Jekyll and Hyde
  • split personality
  • Victorian
  • gothic
  • good and evil
  • detective
  • action
  • classics
  • historical

Description

"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a chilling novella that explores the duality of human nature. Dr. Jekyll, a respected scientist, creates a potion that transforms him into the sinister Mr. Hyde. As Hyde, he indulges in violent and immoral behavior, uncontrollable by his own conscience. The novel delves into the dark side of human desires and the consequences of repressing one's innermost impulses. As Dr. Jekyll struggles to control his alter ego, he realizes the dangers of playing with the boundaries of good and evil. Stevenson's skillful narrative captivates readers with its psychological depth, serving as a timeless cautionary tale about the potential for darkness within us all.

Author

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) gave adventure its modern bounce and the double life its household name. He was an Edinburgh lawyer's son who would not stay still: tuberculosis, canoes, Pacific islands, and sentences that never limp. Treasure Island taught boys (and everyone else) how a story should turn; Jekyll and Hyde taught adults how a conscience can. The essays are as alive as the yarns.

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