Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Robert Louis Stevenson

Jan 1903 · C. Scribner's Sons

About this ebook

In Robert Louis Stevenson's influential novel of mad science and criminal inquiry, attorney Gabriel John Utterson comes to the aid of Dr. Henry Jekyll, an old friend, only to find himself dragged from a world of genial hospitality into London's foreboding night, which is shrouded in shadows and fog—and stalked by the deranged Edward Hyde. Utterson's quest for truth is not only a detective story laden with twists, but an intense meditation on man's inherently dualistic nature, written in a style that often combines disturbing violence with restrained language typical of the Victorian era.

Ratings and reviews

For many years I struggled to see the importance of this book. I read it in 8th grade. Though we're told it is actually about the city of Edinburgh, I feel there is more to it than that. If you notice, there are times when Dr. Jekyll needs the "potion", the way I see it, this book is about Drug Addiction. Dr. Jekyll can't have his potion and in the end he stays Mr. Hyde. No if that doesn't scream drug addiction, I don't know what does.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde a Book Review Book by Robert Louis Stevenson. Published January 5, 1886 in the United Kingdom (144 pages) The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a famous novel by author Robert Louis Stevenson. It follows a lawyer by the name of Mr. Utterson, who is friends with a man known as Dr. Jekyll. The story explains how Mr. Utterson discovers the truth about the mysterious Edward Hyde. Robert Louis Stevenson was a famous author during the Victorian Era. He is known worldwide for his stories and is one of the most translated authors of all time. One of his famous works includes Treasure Island, a famous pirate story that tells the tale of buried treasure. When he released The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, it was immediately successful. Our story begins with Mr. Utterson taking a weekly Sunday stroll with one his relatives, Richard Enfield. In the midst of their walk, Enfield begins to tell Utterson a tale of when he had an encounter with a man called Edward Hyde. Utterson recognizes the name in the will of Dr. Henry Jekyll, and he begins to ponder about the mysterious Mr. Hyde. Enfield tells Utterson “He is not easy to descr

Quite a tale of a man torn between two sides of his own nature. Reminds me of Romans 7. This is well written, a dark but entertaining story. I feel like I've known the story already from all the mainstream references I've seen for years, but the actual changes that took place in Jekyll here where different, less monster-like than that and made sense. Anyway, I enjoyed the book and will read more of this author's work in the future.

About the author

Born in Edinburgh in 1850, Robert Louis Stevenson remains one of English literature’s most translated authors, thanks to his relentless pacing and vividly realized characters. His tales of adventure helped define the genre, and introduced a level of nuance to children’s literature along with a rare and unique wit. Stevenson’s life was as colorful as his stories. He travelled extensively in Europe, the United States, and the South Seas, where he died in Samoa in 1894.