Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Brief Overview

«Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde» is a gothic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson, telling the story of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a respected London physician who creates a potion that transforms him into the evil and immoral Mr. Edward Hyde. Jekyll hopes to separate his dark side from his good side, but soon loses control over the transformations. Hyde commits crimes, including murder, and Jekyll realizes he cannot stop the transformations. Ultimately, to prevent further atrocities by Hyde, Jekyll takes his own life, leaving a note explaining his dual nature.