About This eBook

Title: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894)
Original Publication: 1886
Language: English
Category: Classic Literature / Horror / Psychological Fiction
LoC Class: PR — Language and Literatures: English Literature

Description:
Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a timeless exploration of the duality of human nature. Set in Victorian London, the story follows Dr. Henry Jekyll, a respected physician who develops a scientific formula that transforms him into his darker alter ego, Mr. Edward Hyde. What begins as an experiment in separating good and evil quickly spirals into a terrifying struggle for control between the two sides of his personality.

Blending elements of horror, psychology, and science fiction, Stevenson’s novella delves into the moral and ethical consequences of tampering with human identity. It remains one of the most influential works in English literature, inspiring countless adaptations and interpretations in film, theater, and modern culture.

Reading Level:
Reading ease score: 75.4 — suitable for readers around the 7th-grade level. The language is clear and direct, making it accessible to most readers while preserving its literary depth.

Subjects:

• Science fiction

• Horror tales

• London (England) — Fiction

• Physicians — Fiction

• Psychological fiction

• Self-experimentation in medicine — Fiction

• Multiple personality — Fiction

Credits:
Produced by David Widger for Project Gutenberg.

Additional Resource:
Wikipedia page: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strange_Case_of_Dr_Jekyll_and_Mr_Hyde

Release Date: June 27, 2008
Most Recently Updated: April 12, 2025