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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
A respectable doctor and the monstrous alter ego he unleashes — the original split-personality thriller.
Reading The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in English
Best for: B2–C1 (Upper intermediate–Advanced), with read-along support
Reading it at your level: B2C1
Stevenson's short thriller unfolds through several different narrators — a lawyer, a doctor, and finally Jekyll himself — each adding a new layer to the mystery. The writing is tighter and more direct than much Victorian fiction, which makes it a manageable stretch at this level. You will encounter formal legal and scientific language alongside vivid descriptions of foggy London streets, and the plot moves quickly enough to keep you turning pages.
What you'll practise
- Shifting narrative perspective as different characters tell their version of events
- Formal Victorian vocabulary in legal documents and personal testimonies
- Past perfect used to recount events that happened before the main story
- Tap any legal or scientific term to see its meaning and stay inside the story
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Common questions about reading The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
What level of English is The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde best for?
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde suits B2–C1 (Upper intermediate–Advanced) learners. With read-along audio and tap-to-define vocabulary, you can read it a little above your comfort level without getting stuck.
Is The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde free to read in English?
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Does The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde come with audio?
Yes. Every book on The Reading Corner is narrated, with the words highlighting in time as you listen and every difficult word explained on tap — so you read and hear English together.
