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Discover the captivating world of Wilkie Collins's **The Woman in White**, a cornerstone of Victorian literature and one of the first sensation novels that unveiled the darker side of the human psyche and societal norms. This B-format paperback edition published by Penguin UK offers you an unabridged journey into an intricate and intertwining narrative full of suspense, mistaken identity, and psychological thrills.
Set in the gothic backdrop of Victorian England, the plot begins with Walter Hartright, a drawing master whose fateful encounter with a mysterious woman in white sets the stage for an exhilarating tale. Enter the lives of the beautiful Laura Fairlie and the sinister ambitions of Sir Percival Glyde and the enigmatic Count Fosco, known as the 'Napoleon of crime.' Experience the psychological intricacies that unfold within the opulent but treacherous corridors of English country estates and a twisted madhouse.
This edition includes insightful notes and an introduction by Matthew Sweet, exploring the significance of **Victorian sensation fiction** and the influences behind Collins's writing. With 720 pages of riveting storytelling, you will not only enjoy a thrilling mystery but also gain insight into the historical context of Victorian era literature. Perfect for fans of classic literature, psychological thrillers, and gothic novels, this essential read enriches your collection while tantalizing your imagination.
Delivery Information: Enjoy fast and reliable shipping options, ensuring your copy of **The Woman in White** arrives promptly at your doorstep, ready for you to dive into its gripping narrative.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141439617
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2003
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 720
Description:
Wilkie Collins's The Woman in White, the first Victorian 'sensation novel' and one of the earliest mystery novels in English, weaves multiple narratives into a thrilling and suspenseful tale of mistaken identity and dark desires. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with notes and an introduction by Matthew Sweet.The Woman in White famously opens with Walter Hartright's eerie encounter on a moonlit London road. Engaged as a drawing master to the beautiful Laura Fairlie, Walter is drawn into the sinister intrigues of Sir Percival Glyde and his 'charming' friend Count Fosco, the 'Napoleon of crime', who has a taste for white mice, vanilla bonbons and poison. Pursuing questions of identity and insanity along the paths and corridors of English country houses and the madhouse, The Woman in White is the first and most influential of the Victorian genre that combined Gothic horror with psychological realism.Matthew Sweet's introduction explores the phenomenon of Victorian 'sensation' fiction, and discusses Wilkie Collins's biographical and societal influences. Included in this edition are appendices on theatrical adaptations of the novel and its serialisation history.Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was born in London in 1824, the eldest son of the landscape painter William Collins. In 1846 he was entered to read for the bar at Lincoln's Inn, where he gained the knowledge that was to give him much of the material for his writing. From the early 1850s he was a friend of Charles Dickens, who produced and acted in two melodramas written by Collins, The Lighthouse and The Frozen Deep. Of his novels, Collins is best
Set in the gothic backdrop of Victorian England, the plot begins with Walter Hartright, a drawing master whose fateful encounter with a mysterious woman in white sets the stage for an exhilarating tale. Enter the lives of the beautiful Laura Fairlie and the sinister ambitions of Sir Percival Glyde and the enigmatic Count Fosco, known as the 'Napoleon of crime.' Experience the psychological intricacies that unfold within the opulent but treacherous corridors of English country estates and a twisted madhouse.
This edition includes insightful notes and an introduction by Matthew Sweet, exploring the significance of **Victorian sensation fiction** and the influences behind Collins's writing. With 720 pages of riveting storytelling, you will not only enjoy a thrilling mystery but also gain insight into the historical context of Victorian era literature. Perfect for fans of classic literature, psychological thrillers, and gothic novels, this essential read enriches your collection while tantalizing your imagination.
Delivery Information: Enjoy fast and reliable shipping options, ensuring your copy of **The Woman in White** arrives promptly at your doorstep, ready for you to dive into its gripping narrative.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141439617
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2003
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 720
Description:
Wilkie Collins's The Woman in White, the first Victorian 'sensation novel' and one of the earliest mystery novels in English, weaves multiple narratives into a thrilling and suspenseful tale of mistaken identity and dark desires. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with notes and an introduction by Matthew Sweet.The Woman in White famously opens with Walter Hartright's eerie encounter on a moonlit London road. Engaged as a drawing master to the beautiful Laura Fairlie, Walter is drawn into the sinister intrigues of Sir Percival Glyde and his 'charming' friend Count Fosco, the 'Napoleon of crime', who has a taste for white mice, vanilla bonbons and poison. Pursuing questions of identity and insanity along the paths and corridors of English country houses and the madhouse, The Woman in White is the first and most influential of the Victorian genre that combined Gothic horror with psychological realism.Matthew Sweet's introduction explores the phenomenon of Victorian 'sensation' fiction, and discusses Wilkie Collins's biographical and societal influences. Included in this edition are appendices on theatrical adaptations of the novel and its serialisation history.Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was born in London in 1824, the eldest son of the landscape painter William Collins. In 1846 he was entered to read for the bar at Lincoln's Inn, where he gained the knowledge that was to give him much of the material for his writing. From the early 1850s he was a friend of Charles Dickens, who produced and acted in two melodramas written by Collins, The Lighthouse and The Frozen Deep. Of his novels, Collins is best