Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Beneath the fog-choked streets of Victorian London, a brilliant doctor dares to divide the good from the evil within himself—only to unleash a darkness he cannot contain. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a chilling psychological thriller that probes the monstrous duality of human nature with unnerving precision. As civility gives way to savagery, can one ever truly separate virtue from vice, or are both bound in the soul’s unbreakable mirror? This haunting tale whispers a question still echoing through the ages: what lurks within us when no one is watching?
- Originally Published: 1886
- Publisher: Vintage Classics Library, 2016
- Genre: Gothic, Horror
- Pages: 240
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 9781784871604
- Access: Members
Description
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson is a gripping tale of duality, morality, and the dark recesses of the human soul. Set in the fog-laden streets of Victorian London, this timeless classic delves into the haunting consequences of tampering with the boundaries of science and ethics.
Dr. Henry Jekyll, a respected scientist, yearns to separate the good and evil halves of his nature. Through an unorthodox experiment, he unleashes Edward Hyde, a monstrous alter ego unbound by conscience and driven by depravity. As Hyde’s sinister acts escalate, Jekyll loses control of his dark creation, leading to devastating consequences that question the very nature of identity and free will.
A masterful blend of psychological insight and Gothic horror, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde explores the fragile balance between civility and savagery within us all. It is a chilling reminder that the line between good and evil is far thinner—and more dangerous—than we dare to believe. A cornerstone of literary history, Stevenson’s novella remains as hauntingly relevant today as it was upon its release, an unforgettable exploration of humanity’s shadowed depths.
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