# The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

**Author:** Robert Stevenson
**Tags:** Psychological fiction, Science fiction, Horror tales, London (England), Self-experimentation in medicine, Multiple personality, Physicians
**Price:** Free
**Formats:** DOCX, EPUB, FB2, PDF, TXT
**Downloads:** 45
**Added:** 10.07.2026
**URL:** https://samolit.com/books/96015

## Description

A respected London doctor, Henry Jekyll, embarks on a daring scientific experiment to separate the good and evil within himself, believing humanity’s dual nature to be a curse. His concoction succeeds, unleashing the malevolent Edward Hyde, a smaller, younger, and utterly remorseless figure who embodies Jekyll’s darkest impulses. As Hyde commits increasingly horrific acts across foggy Victorian London, the benevolent Dr. Jekyll finds himself losing control. The lawyer Gabriel John Utterson investigates the strange connection between his friend and the sinister Hyde, piecing together a horrifying truth. This gripping tale delves into the duality of human nature, the perils of unchecked scientific ambition, and the profound struggle between societal expectations and the hidden depths of the human soul, revealing a terrifying secret that binds two seemingly disparate men.