{"product_id":"dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde-by-robert-louis-stevenson","title":"Strange Case of Dr Jekyll by Robert Louis Stevenson","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklounge.lk\/strange-case-of-dr-jekyll-mr-hyde-by-robert-louis-stevenson\/\"\u003eStrange Case of Dr Jekyll by Robert Louis Stevenson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most influential works of Gothic and psychological fiction. Set in fog-covered Victorian London, the novella follows lawyer Gabriel John Utterson as he investigates a disturbing connection between his respected friend Dr Henry Jekyll and a frightening man named Edward Hyde.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Jekyll is known as an intelligent, generous and socially respected physician. Edward Hyde, however, inspires immediate fear and disgust in almost everyone who encounters him. When Utterson discovers that Jekyll has prepared a will leaving his property to Hyde, he becomes concerned that his friend is being threatened or controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe situation becomes increasingly serious as Hyde is connected to violence and murder. Jekyll’s behaviour also changes. He withdraws from friends, locks himself inside his laboratory and refuses to provide a clear explanation. Utterson begins searching for the truth behind the two men and the secrets hidden within Jekyll’s house.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Read Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the suspense of a mystery with important questions about identity, morality, repression and scientific responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novella is relatively short, but its themes are complex. Stevenson examines whether good and evil are completely separate forces or whether both exist within every person. He also explores what may happen when someone attempts to escape responsibility for private desires and harmful actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story remains powerful because the struggle between Jekyll and Hyde can be understood in several ways. It may be read as a supernatural horror story, a psychological study, a criticism of Victorian respectability or a warning about ambition without ethical limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Mystery in Victorian London\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story is initially presented as a mystery. Utterson does not know the true relationship between Jekyll and Hyde, and readers discover information alongside him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLondon becomes an important part of the atmosphere. Respectable streets and elegant homes exist near dark alleys, locked doors and neglected buildings. This contrast reflects the story’s interest in public appearance and concealed behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fog, darkness and empty streets create uncertainty. Familiar places become threatening because danger may be hidden behind an ordinary door or respectable name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDr Henry Jekyll\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Henry Jekyll is a successful physician and scientist who is admired by his friends and society. However, he feels divided between the behaviour expected from a respectable gentleman and desires he prefers to keep hidden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead of accepting that human personality can contain conflicting impulses, Jekyll attempts to separate the different sides of his nature scientifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis experiment appears to offer freedom from reputation and responsibility. However, the part of himself represented by Hyde becomes increasingly powerful and difficult to control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJekyll’s tragedy develops from both scientific ambition and self-deception. He believes that he can enjoy freedom from moral consequences while preserving his respected public identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEdward Hyde\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdward Hyde is repeatedly described as disturbing, although witnesses find it difficult to explain exactly what is wrong with his appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis uncertainty makes him more frightening. His presence creates an instinctive reaction before people fully understand who he is or what he has done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHyde acts without the social restraint associated with Jekyll. He represents cruelty, selfishness, violence and the desire to behave without accountability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Hyde gains strength, Jekyll discovers that releasing destructive impulses is much easier than controlling them afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Duality of Human Nature\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe central theme of the novella is the duality of human nature. Stevenson challenges the idea that people can be divided neatly into those who are entirely good and those who are entirely evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJekyll possesses generosity, intelligence and social concern, but he also carries desires and weaknesses he does not want others to see. Hyde is not simply an unrelated criminal who enters Jekyll’s life from outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story suggests that denying an unwanted part of the personality does not necessarily destroy it. Repression may instead allow it to grow in secrecy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis theme has had such a strong cultural influence that the names “Jekyll and Hyde” are now commonly associated with dramatically contrasting behaviour or a divided personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRespectability and Secret Lives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVictorian society placed great importance on reputation, proper behaviour and social status. Several characters in the novella are deeply concerned with avoiding public scandal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJekyll’s problem is connected to this culture of respectability. He wants to maintain the admiration of society while privately escaping its rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUtterson also approaches the mystery carefully because he does not want to damage his friend’s reputation without sufficient evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStevenson shows how excessive concern about appearances can encourage secrecy. When people are more afraid of scandal than wrongdoing, serious problems may remain hidden until they become impossible to control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScience, Ambition and Responsibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson\u003c\/strong\u003e also examines scientific ambition. Jekyll wants to expand human knowledge and alter the basic structure of identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis willingness to experiment is not balanced by a sufficient understanding of the possible consequences. He treats his discovery partly as an opportunity for personal freedom rather than considering the danger it may create for other people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novella does not suggest that scientific study itself is evil. Its warning concerns knowledge pursued without ethical responsibility, humility or adequate preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJekyll’s experiment demonstrates that the ability to do something does not automatically mean it should be done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGabriel John Utterson\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUtterson is the lawyer and investigator through whom much of the mystery is presented. He is calm, loyal and cautious rather than dramatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis concern for Jekyll motivates him to investigate Hyde, review legal documents and speak with witnesses. He initially searches for a rational explanation involving blackmail or coercion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUtterson’s practical personality makes the supernatural elements more effective. When a sensible and experienced lawyer becomes alarmed, readers understand that the situation has moved beyond ordinary explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDr Hastie Lanyon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Lanyon is another respected physician and an old friend of Jekyll and Utterson. He strongly disagrees with the direction of Jekyll’s scientific interests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis involvement becomes important when he witnesses something that completely challenges his understanding of science, identity and reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanyon’s reaction shows that discovering the truth can have serious psychological consequences. Knowledge is not always comforting, especially when it destroys a person’s basic understanding of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMr Enfield and the Story of the Door\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novella begins when Utterson walks with his relative Richard Enfield. Enfield tells him about a disturbing incident involving Hyde and a young girl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story introduces Hyde’s cruelty and connects him to a mysterious door. That door becomes a symbol of the hidden entrance between Jekyll’s respectable public world and the secret life he has created.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe opening also demonstrates how rumours and partial information drive the investigation. No single witness initially understands the entire truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Structure of the Novella\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStevenson delays the complete explanation until the final sections. Most events are first viewed from outside through Utterson’s investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLetters, legal documents and personal statements gradually reveal information that ordinary observation cannot provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis structure allows the story to operate like a detective mystery. Readers must examine evidence, compare accounts and reconsider earlier events as new information becomes available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final documents reveal the emotional and scientific circumstances behind the mystery while giving earlier scenes additional meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGothic Horror and Psychological Fiction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novella contains many features of Gothic literature, including darkness, secrecy, violence, mysterious buildings, scientific transgression and fear of hidden corruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts horror does not depend only on supernatural events. Much of the fear comes from the possibility that the dangerous figure being hunted may be connected to the respectable people surrounding him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story is also an early and influential work of psychological fiction. It explores identity, repression and inner conflict long before modern psychological language became common.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance Versus Reality\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharacters and buildings frequently contain a contrast between external appearance and hidden reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJekyll’s social position suggests generosity and respectability, but his laboratory contains dangerous secrets. Hyde appears physically disturbing, yet people struggle to identify the precise feature that creates their reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe house itself has different sides: one welcoming and respectable, the other neglected and mysterious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese contrasts reinforce the idea that outward appearance cannot always reveal a person’s true character or private actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoice, Addiction and Loss of Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJekyll initially believes he can control when Hyde appears. The transformation seems to give him access to freedom without permanent consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver time, however, the situation begins to resemble a destructive dependency. Jekyll promises to stop, returns to the behaviour and gradually loses control over when the transformation occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pattern gives the novella continued relevance. It shows how repeated harmful behaviour can become stronger even when a person understands the danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJekyll’s intelligence does not protect him because knowledge alone is not enough when desire, secrecy and denial shape his decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Concise but Influential Classic\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novella is short enough to read quickly, but its ideas have influenced literature, theatre, film, television and popular language for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNumerous adaptations have changed elements of the original story. Reading Stevenson’s text allows readers to experience its mystery, narrative structure and moral complexity directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original novella is more psychologically subtle than many simplified adaptations. It focuses not only on physical transformation but also on responsibility, secrecy and the stories people construct about themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Read This Book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of Gothic horror and classic fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of mystery and psychological suspense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents studying Victorian literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in identity and moral conflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Frankenstein and The Picture of Dorian Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders beginning to explore classic horror\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook clubs discussing science and ethical responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in short but meaningful classics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story includes violence, murder and disturbing psychological themes, making it more appropriate for older children, teenagers and adults than very young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Robert Louis Stevenson\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklounge.lk\/strange-case-of-dr-jekyll-mr-hyde-by-robert-louis-stevenson\/\"\u003eRobert Louis\u003c\/a\u003e Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist and travel writer born in Edinburgh in 1850.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe studied law at the University of Edinburgh but became known primarily through his literary work. His best-known books include \u003cem\u003eTreasure Island\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKidnapped\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Master of Ballantrae\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStrange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStevenson’s writing often combines adventure, moral conflict, divided identity and the tension between respectable society and hidden danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eDr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson\u003c\/strong\u003e, he created a story whose characters became enduring symbols of the conflicting forces within human personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficial edition information is available from the\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.uk\/books\/184009\/dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde-by-stevenson-robert-louis\/9780241552681\"\u003ePenguin page for Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe complete public-domain text is available through\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gutenberg.org\/ebooks\/43\"\u003eProject Gutenberg\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifications for this particular reprint are available from the\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.printspublications.com\/book\/the-strange-case-of-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde\"\u003ePrints Publications edition page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Book Lounge Sri Lanka?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklounge.lk\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Lounge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is an online bookstore offering fiction, non-fiction, biographies, children’s books and other popular categories to readers throughout Sri Lanka.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in Gothic stories, literary classics and psychological fiction can explore the\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklounge.lk\/product-category\/fiction\/\"\u003eBook Lounge Fiction collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can also browse popular titles through the\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklounge.lk\/best-selling\/\"\u003eBook Lounge Best-Selling Books section\u003c\/a\u003e or explore all currently available titles through the\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklounge.lk\/store\/\"\u003eBook Lounge online store\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor help with availability, payments, delivery or an existing order, visit the\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklounge.lk\/contact\/\"\u003eBook Lounge contact page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Online in Sri Lanka\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy \u003cstrong\u003eDr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson\u003c\/strong\u003e online in Sri Lanka from Book Lounge and experience an unforgettable Gothic mystery about secrecy, identity and moral conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder \u003cstrong\u003eDr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson\u003c\/strong\u003e from Book Lounge today and discover why Stevenson’s chilling exploration of the divided self remains a classic of English literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Lounge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67987087687955,"sku":"2344","price":950.0,"currency_code":"LKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/1890\/2547\/files\/1678520829-1.png?v=1794308912","url":"https:\/\/mo.lk\/products\/dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde-by-robert-louis-stevenson","provider":"MO Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}