jekyll and hyde was written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1886.
Robert Louis Stevenson - author
he was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1850. within his family, there were engineers, scientists, religious and philosophy ministers. and so there were both religious and science influences in his family. he had severe lung issues, but liked to travel the world. he died in Samoa in 1894.
which scientific theory impacted 1859?
The Theory of Evolution (by Charles Darwin) impacted 1859 as it was a clash against religion, who believed in Adam and Eve and God, natural selection.
The play is set in London.
How did the city of Edinburgh impact this play?
He was born in Edinburgh, and took inspiration for this book from DeaconBrodie, a real-life Edinburgh figure who was a respectable tradesman but had a secret life as a burglar.
Jack the Ripper started murdering during this period.
