“Man is not truly one, but truly two.”
— Robert Louis Stevenson
Why It's Lindy
In 140 years, 'a Jekyll-and-Hyde personality' has passed into every language. The story articulates something about the divided self that Freud would later systematize — but Stevenson got there first.
About This Volume
The respectable Dr Henry Jekyll develops a formula that separates his good and evil natures into two distinct beings: the refined Jekyll and the brutal Hyde. Written in six days and published in 1886, the novella became one of the most penetrating explorations of the duality of human nature and the illusion of civilized respectability.
Frequently Asked
Why should I read Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde?
In 140 years, 'a Jekyll-and-Hyde personality' has passed into every language. The story articulates something about the divided self that Freud would later systematize — but Stevenson got there first.
What is Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde about?
The respectable Dr Henry Jekyll develops a formula that separates his good and evil natures into two distinct beings: the refined Jekyll and the brutal Hyde. Written in six days and published in 1886, the novella became one of the most penetrating explorations of the duality of human nature and the illusion of civilized respectability.
