WHY THIS BOOK? (The Curious Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde)

In our popular culture, a lot of references are made to everything from literature, famous individuals to movies and songs. If we do not understand the reference then we miss out on the point the reference maker is trying to create. I have many times heard of allusions made to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and though I know the basic concept of the story, my understanding and knowledge is very limited and I wish to expand my knowledge base so that I am better informed and versed in Western literature. That is why I chose this book to read. Apart from all of that, it seemed like an intriguing choice because I have always preferred the books with a dark aspect to them.