The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

 

Robert Louis Stevenson's masterwork explores the psychological fracture of a respected physician whose experimental pursuit of scientific advancement unleashes a primitive, amoral counterpart. As Dr. Jekyll's dual nature spirals beyond his command, the narrative examines the precarious boundary between civilization and savagery. This enduring psychological thriller probes the moral consequences of ambition and the suppressed impulses lurking beneath respectable society, establishing itself as a foundational text in exploring human complexity and internal conflict.