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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Annotated Edition
Two Faces. One Soul. A Dark Secret That Will Tear Them Apart.In Robert Louis Stevenson’s chilling masterpiece, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the line between good and evil blurs in a terrifying psychological experiment. Dr. Henry Jekyll, a respected London scientist, becomes obsessed with the idea of separating the dual natures of man. His sinister alter ego, the brutish Mr. Hyde, emerges as the embodiment of his darkest desires, unleashing violence and chaos upon the city. As Hyde’s crimes grow more horrifying, Jekyll’s friends—including the principled lawyer Mr. Utterson—race to uncover the truth before the monstrous secret consumes them all.
Stevenson’s gothic novella is a haunting exploration of human duality, morality, and the dangers of unchecked ambition. Set against the fog-shrouded streets of Victorian London, the story masterfully builds suspense as Jekyll’s transformation spirals out of control. With its shocking twists and profound themes, the tale forces readers to confront the unsettling What if the greatest monster lurks within us?
More than a century after its publication, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde remains a cornerstone of horror and psychological fiction. Its legacy endures in countless adaptations, proving that the battle between light and darkness within the human soul is as relevant today as ever. A gripping, thought-provoking read, this classic will leave you questioning the masks we all wear—and the beasts they may hide.
Stevenson’s gothic novella is a haunting exploration of human duality, morality, and the dangers of unchecked ambition. Set against the fog-shrouded streets of Victorian London, the story masterfully builds suspense as Jekyll’s transformation spirals out of control. With its shocking twists and profound themes, the tale forces readers to confront the unsettling What if the greatest monster lurks within us?
More than a century after its publication, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde remains a cornerstone of horror and psychological fiction. Its legacy endures in countless adaptations, proving that the battle between light and darkness within the human soul is as relevant today as ever. A gripping, thought-provoking read, this classic will leave you questioning the masks we all wear—and the beasts they may hide.
182 pages, Hardcover
Published October 1, 2025
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Robert Louis Stevenson
6,740 books6,918 followersRobert Louis Balfour Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer, and a leading representative of English literature. He was greatly admired by many authors, including Jorge Luis Borges, Ernest Hemingway, Rudyard Kipling and Vladimir Nabokov.
Most modernist writers dismissed him, however, because he was popular and did not write within their narrow definition of literature. It is only recently that critics have begun to look beyond Stevenson's popularity and allow him a place in the Western canon.
Most modernist writers dismissed him, however, because he was popular and did not write within their narrow definition of literature. It is only recently that critics have begun to look beyond Stevenson's popularity and allow him a place in the Western canon.
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