Wilkie Collins

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The Dead Alive

Beschreibung

"The Dead Alive" by means of Wilkie Collins is a gripping story of thriller and suspense that unfolds against the backdrop of Victorian England. Collins, known for his mastery of the sensational novel, weaves a story that explores the darker facets of human nature and the complexities of justice. The story starts offevolved with an apparently habitual case undertaken via Mr. Meeke, a solicitor. However, as the occasions spread, what to begin with appears trustworthy transforms into a tangled net of intrigue and deception. The valuable subject matter revolves around the question of whether or not a person believed to be dead is actually alive, and the criminal and moral implications that follow. Collins employs his signature fashion, characterized via complicated plotting and well-drawn characters, to create a narrative that keeps readers on the brink of their seats. The exploration of criminal intricacies, blended with the psychological intensity of the characters, adds layers to the tale. As the plot unfolds, readers are taken on an adventure that demanding situations their perceptions of proper and incorrect. The atmospheric depiction of Victorian society complements the narrative, immersing readers in the mores and conventions of the time.

Autor

William Wilkie Collins (1824 - 1889) was an English novelist, playwright and short story writer. His best-known works are The Woman in White (1859), No Name (1862), Armadale (1866) and The Moonstone (1868). The last is considered the first modern English detective novel. Born into the family of painter William Collins in London, he lived with his family in Italy and France as a child and learned French and Italian. After his first novel, Antonina, was published in 1850, he met Charles Dickens, who became a close friend, mentor and collaborator. Some of Collins's works were first published in Dickens' journals All the Year Round and Household Words and the two collaborated on drama and fiction. Collins was critical of the institution of marriage and never married; he split his time between Caroline Graves, except for a two-year separation, and his common-law wife Martha Rudd, with whom he had three children.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 94g
• ISBN-13: 9789361159671
• ISBN-10: 9361159674
• Artikelnr.: 69936637