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An illustration of the transformation of Dr. Jekyll into the hideous Mr. Hyde.
An illustration of the transformation of Dr. Jekyll into the hideous Mr. Hyde.
Credit: Original by National Prtg. & Engr. Co. Retouched by Papa Lima Whiskey.

An 1880s poster for Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, a novella by Robert Louis Stevenson known for its vivid portrayal of a split personality, wherein within the same person there is both an apparently good and an evil personality, quite distinct from each other. It was a huge success, with over 40,000 copies sold in the first six months after publication. (POTD)