Wilkie Collins

Broschiertes Buch

The Fallen Leaves

Beschreibung

In The Fallen Leaves, Wilkie Collins explores themes of social justice, personal redemption, and the consequences of moral choices. The novel follows Amelius Goldenheart, a young idealist who returns to England after being raised in a utopian community. His attempts to navigate a corrupt and hypocritical society lead him into a web of intrigue and social dilemmas. Through sharp critique, Collins tackles issues such as class disparity and the treatment of women, blending suspense with social commentary.

Autor

William Wilkie Collins was an English novelist and playwright best known for The Woman in White (1859), a mystery and early sensation novel, and The Moonstone (1868), which established many of the ground rules of the modern detective novel and may be the first clear example of the police procedural genre. Born to London painter William Collins and his wife, Harriet Geddes, he moved to Italy with them when he was twelve years old, spending two years there and in France learning both Italian and French. Collins was born at 11 New Cavendish Street in London, the son of William Collins, a well-known Royal Academician landscape painter, and his wife, Harriet Geddes. Named after his father, he quickly became recognized by his second name, which honors his godfather, painter David Wilkie. The family relocated to Pond Street, Hampstead, around 1826. In 1828, Collins' brother Charles Allston Collins was born. Between 1829 and 1830, the Collins family relocated twice: first to Hampstead Square and subsequently to Porchester Terrace in Bayswater. Wilkie and Charles received an early education from their mother at home. The Collins family was very religious, and Collins' mother insisted on strict church attendance for her boys, which Wilkie detested.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wildside Press
• Seitenzahl: 526
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 31mm
• Gewicht: 734g
• ISBN-13: 9781434431813
• ISBN-10: 1434431819
• Artikelnr.: 34463660