The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
by OpenStories
Original author: Robert Louis Stevenson
"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a Gothic horror novella published in 1886. When London lawyer Gabriel John Utterson investigates strange occurrences involving his old friend Dr. Henry Jekyll and a murderous criminal named Edward Hyde, he uncovers a disturbing mystery. This defining work of Gothic horror explores the duality of human nature, examining how good and evil can intertwine within a single person. The story's impact endures today, with "Jekyll and Hyde" becoming synonymous with those who possess hidden, shocking darkness.
The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #42.
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