The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a suspense novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating the tale of Dr. Jekyll, and his menacing alter ego Mr. Hyde.
Source: Stevenson, R. L. (1886). The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Longmans, Green and co.
- “Chapter 1: The Story of the Door”
- During a walk, Utterson and Enfield discuss the strange events surrounding a neglected building and the figure of Mr. Hyde.
- “Chapter 2: The Search for Mr. Hyde”
- Utterson begins investigating the mysterious Mr. Hyde. He finds himself haunted by nightmares. He looks for Dr. Jekyll.
- “Chapter 3: Dr. Jekyll Was Quite at Ease”
- Utterson speaks to Jekyll, but doesn’t get the answers that he is looking for regarding Mr. Hyde.
- “Chapter 4: The Carew Murder Case”
- One year later. Mr. Hyde is a suspect in a murder case, but his whereabouts are unknown.
- “Chapter 5: The Incident of the Letter”
- Utterson finds Jekyll, with a letter from Hyde. Utterson consults Mr. Guest regarding the letter.
- “Chapter 6: The Remarkable Incident of Dr. Lanyon”
- Jekyll seems to be improving, but then refuses visitors. Utterson goes to see Lanyon to find him sickly and unhappy.
- “Chapter 7: Incident at the Window”
- Utterson and Enfield walk again. They see Jekyll, who suddenly cuts off their conversation.
- “Chapter 8: The Last Night”
- Jekyll’s butler, Poole, comes to Utterson. They consider what to do about the mysterious person in the laboratory. (Longmans, Green and co., 1886)
- “Chapter 9: Dr. Lanyon’s Narrative”
- Lanyon’s letter about what he saw before his death. (Longmans, Green and co., 1886)
- “Chapter 10: Henry Jekyll’s Full Statement of the Case”
- Jekyll’s explanation of events. (Longmans, Green and co., 1886)