The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Name: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a classic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1886. The story follows the well-respected Dr. Henry Jekyll, a kind and generous man who is well-liked by all who know him. However, Jekyll has a dark side, and he has been experimenting with a potion that will allow him to separate his good and evil sides. One night, Jekyll drinks the potion and transforms into the evil Mr. Hyde. Hyde is a cruel and violent man who commits a series of heinous crimes. As the story progresses, Jekyll and Hyde become increasingly intertwined, and Jekyll finds himself unable to control his transformation. The story culminates in a dramatic confrontation between Jekyll and Hyde, and the truth behind their relationship is revealed. In the end, Jekyll is forced to accept the consequences of his actions and the duality of his nature.

By Robert Louis Stevenson · First published 1886 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Mystery, Horror · 10 chapters · 25,670 words

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Mr. Utterson the lawyer was a man of a rugged countenance that was never lighted by a smile; cold, scanty and embarrassed in discourse; backward in sentiment; lean, long, dusty, dreary and yet somehow lovable. At friendly meetings, and when the wine was to his taste, something eminently human beaconed from his eye; something indeed which never found its way into his talk, but which spoke not only in these silent symbols of the after-dinner face, but more often and loudly in the acts of his life.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Date: 1886 CE
Language: English
Genres: Gothic Fiction, Mystery, Horror, Romance, Science Fiction
Length: 25,670 words
Structure: 10 chapters, 407 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Gothic Fiction — The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a classic example of Gothic fiction, with its dark and mysterious themes, its exploration of the duality of human nature, and its focus on the supernatural.
Mystery — The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a mystery novel, as it follows the investigation of a mysterious figure and the secrets he holds.
Horror — The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a horror novel, as it contains elements of the supernatural and explores the darker side of human nature.
Romance — The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde contains elements of romance, as it explores the relationship between Dr. Jekyll and his fiancée, and the consequences of his actions on their relationship.