Description
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson is a classic Gothic novella exploring the duality of human nature and the struggle between morality and corruption.
The story follows Dr. Henry Jekyll, a respected scientist who develops a potion that allows him to separate his respectable public self from his darker impulses. This experiment gives rise to Edward Hyde, a violent and immoral alter ego who begins to take control. As Hyde’s influence grows, Jekyll loses control over the consequences of his own creation, leading to tragic and irreversible outcomes.
A landmark work of Gothic fiction, the novella examines themes of identity, repression, psychological conflict, and the nature of good and evil. It remains one of the most influential works in English literature, widely studied for its exploration of the divided self.
