Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

6W Robert Louis Stevenson. London: Walter Edward’s Classic, 1947.

Notes

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, first published in 1886, is the famous Gothic novella by the Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson. The story follows the respected London physician Dr. Henry Jekyll, who develops a scientific potion that allows him to transform into Edward Hyde, a sinister and uninhibited alter ego. As Hyde begins to commit increasingly disturbing acts, Jekyll loses control over the transformation, revealing the dangerous consequences of attempting to separate the darker impulses of human nature from one’s outward identity. Through suspense and psychological tension, Stevenson explores themes of morality, duality, and the hidden aspects of the human mind.

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, and travel writer known for works that combine adventure with psychological insight. In addition to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, he wrote enduring classics such as Treasure Island and Kidnapped. Stevenson’s interest in moral conflict and the complexities of character is powerfully expressed in this novella, which has remained one of the most influential works of Gothic literature. The story introduced the enduring concept of a divided self, and the phrase “Jekyll and Hyde” has since become a lasting cultural reference for the dual nature of human personality.

Description 

Orange canvas binding with brownish lettering to upper board and spine. Original dust wrapper. Minimal chipping along extremities and sun fading to spine of dust wrapper. Fine condition.