34 pages 1 hour read

Robert Louis Stevenson

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Fiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 1886

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson is a novella that explores the duality of human nature through the story of Dr. Jekyll, a well-respected scientist, who creates a drug that transforms him into the malevolent Mr. Hyde. His lawyer and friend, Mr. Gabriel John Utterson, investigates the unsettling connection between Jekyll and Hyde, uncovering a dark secret that highlights the struggle between good and evil within a person’s soul. The story includes themes of violence and moral struggle.

Reviews & Readership

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Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is widely praised for its gripping narrative and profound exploration of duality and human nature. Some critics find its pace uneven, and certain plot elements underdeveloped. Despite minor flaws, its enduring themes and gothic atmosphere make it a significant literary work.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers, Gothic fiction, and moral dilemmas will appreciate The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. Comparable to classics like Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Dracula by Bram Stoker, this novella examines duality and the dark sides of human nature.

RecommendedReading Age

13+years

Book Details

Genre

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Classic Fiction

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Themes

Values/Ideas: Science & Technology

Values/Ideas: Good & Evil

Period

Victorian Period