Wilkie Collins

"I Say No" (eBook, ePUB)

Defying Society: A Victorian Tale of Independence and Deception

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "I Say No," Wilkie Collins crafts a complex narrative exploring themes of morality, freedom, and the consequences of choice. The novel is characterized by its intricate plot and suspenseful pacing, hallmark traits of Collins' oeuvre. The work is situated within the Victorian literary context, which often grappled with societal norms and individual desires, making Collins' examination of his characters'Äô choices particularly resonant. The novel'Äôs dialogue-rich style and psychological depth provide readers with insight into the turbulent emotions of its characters, as they navigate personal dilemmas that challenge the rigid moral structures of their time. Wilkie Collins, a pioneer of the sensation novel, was deeply influenced by his personal experiences and the societal upheavals surrounding him. As a contemporary of Charles Dickens, Collins often drew from his deep understanding of human psychology and societal constraints. His background in law and his close associations with feminist advocates of his time informed his narrative strategies, allowing him to weave compelling arguments about gender and autonomy into his fiction, as seen in "I Say No." This novel is highly recommended for readers interested in the intersections of morality and personal agency. Collins' adept storytelling offers a rich exploration of character and motive, making it an essential read for fans of Victorian literature and those curious about the evolving notions of autonomy and choice in the 19th century.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 344
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664614728
• Artikelnr.: 58500855

Autorenporträt

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.