Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde facts for kids
Title page of the first London edition (1886)
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| Author | Robert Louis Stevenson |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Horror Thriller |
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5 January 1886 |
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Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a famous book by Robert Louis Stevenson. It was first published in 1886. This exciting story has been made into many movies, comic books, and other forms of media. It is a classic tale about the good and evil parts of human nature.
Contents
What is Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde About?
Dr. Henry Jekyll is a respected doctor in London. He believes that every person has two sides: a good side and an evil side. He thinks these two sides can be separated.
Dr. Jekyll's Dangerous Experiment
Dr. Jekyll creates a special chemical mixture. He hopes this mixture will split his good and evil selves apart. He decides to test it on himself. The experiment works, but with terrible results.
The Rise of Mr. Hyde
When Dr. Jekyll drinks the mixture, he changes into his evil self, Edward Hyde. Mr. Hyde is a cruel and dangerous person. He commits many wrongdoings in London. After his bad deeds, Hyde changes back into Dr. Jekyll.
Losing Control
At first, Dr. Jekyll can control when he changes into Mr. Hyde. But soon, he starts to change without wanting to. He loses control over the transformations. This leads to very serious and scary problems for Dr. Jekyll. The story shows what happens when someone tries to play with nature.
Images for kids
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Robert Louis Stevenson in 1885
See also
In Spanish: El extraño caso del doctor Jekyll y el señor Hyde para niños
