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The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Stevenson, Robert Louis · ~129 min total
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About The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
A respectable London doctor invents a potion that splits his good and evil natures. The novella that gave English the phrase "Jekyll and Hyde" — still genuinely unsettling.
Why it works as an audiobook
Under 4 hours of listening for one of the most influential horror novellas ever written. Stevenson’s pacing is tight — no slow chapters to wade through.
- Genre: Gothic / Mystery
- Themes: gothic horror, split personality, Victorian thriller, philosophical horror
- Approximate length: 3 hours
- Source: Project Gutenberg #43 (public domain)
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Who wrote The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was written by Robert Louis Stevenson. It was first published in 1886.
How long is The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde audiobook?
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