The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
This classic novel explores the duality of human nature through the story of a respected London doctor who creates a potion that transforms him into a sinister, violent alter ego. As the doctor increasingly loses control over when the transformations occur, his alter ego's evil deeds escalate, causing havoc in the community. The narrative is a chilling exploration of humanity's capacity for evil and the struggle for individuals to reconcile their public personas with their private desires.
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- Published
- 1886
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 64-178
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Der Seltsame Fall Des Doktor Jekyll Und Des Herrn Hyde
- Doktor Jekyll I Pan Hyde
- Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
- Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
- Dr. Jekyll Ve Mr. Hyde
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