Beyond the Potion: The Man Behind Jekyll and Hyde
03/31/25 • 12 min
Gothic literature meets radio drama in our exploration of Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless masterpiece "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde."
We journey through the fascinating life of this Scottish literary titan, from his birth in Edinburgh in 1850 to his final days in the tropical paradise of Samoa where he penned some of literature's most enduring works.
Discover the poignant romance between Stevenson and his wife Fanny, whose ashes would eventually join him atop Mount Vaea, creating a fitting epilogue to their love story. We examine how Victorian obsessions with science, dual personalities, and sensationalized crime created perfect conditions for Stevenson's exploration of humanity's darker impulses. Was Mr. Hyde always lurking within Dr. Jekyll, or did the transformation itself create the monster? This question continues to haunt readers and viewers across generations.
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You can watch the radio drama episode we are discussing on our YouTube channel :https://youtube.com/@melancholy_mentor
Gothic literature meets radio drama in our exploration of Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless masterpiece "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde."
We journey through the fascinating life of this Scottish literary titan, from his birth in Edinburgh in 1850 to his final days in the tropical paradise of Samoa where he penned some of literature's most enduring works.
Discover the poignant romance between Stevenson and his wife Fanny, whose ashes would eventually join him atop Mount Vaea, creating a fitting epilogue to their love story. We examine how Victorian obsessions with science, dual personalities, and sensationalized crime created perfect conditions for Stevenson's exploration of humanity's darker impulses. Was Mr. Hyde always lurking within Dr. Jekyll, or did the transformation itself create the monster? This question continues to haunt readers and viewers across generations.
Send us an email to let us know your thoughts or if you have anything to add at ⏬⏬
[email protected]
You can watch the radio drama episode we are discussing on our YouTube channel :https://youtube.com/@melancholy_mentor
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Melancholy Mentor Podcast - Beyond the Potion: The Man Behind Jekyll and Hyde
Transcript
Hello everyone and welcome to Melancholy Mentor , where classic literature meets the vibrant world of radio plays . I'm Fran and I'm joined by Evan from Mystery Mythos . Together , we're your guides on this creative journey .
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