The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the classic horror stories of all time, set against a backdrop of London in the late 19th century. It is the story of a man who is torn between two personalities, one good and one evil. The evil personality, Mr. Hyde, is slowly taking over and Dr. Jekyll is powerless to stop it. The story is a study of the duality of human nature explored via themes of shame and repression, and is as relevant today as it was when it was first written. It is one of the most popular books of all time, and remains widely read more than a century after publication.