British Murder Mysteries - Wilkie Collins Collection

British Murder Mysteries - Wilkie Collins Collection

by Wilkie Collins
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Publication Date: 13/11/2022

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The 'British Murder Mysteries - Wilkie Collins Collection' presents a meticulously curated selection of Collins's most celebrated works that define the genre of detective fiction. With a distinctive combination of intricate plotting and vivid characterization, Collins weaves intricate narratives that delve into themes of morality, identity, and societal constraints, often employing unreliable narrators and innovative structures. His pioneering methods, particularly in the suspenseful use of cliffhangers and foreshadowing, have positioned him as a precursor to modern mystery writers, situating his work within the broader Victorian literary context that grapples with emergent anxieties surrounding crime and the human psyche. Wilkie Collins, a contemporary of Charles Dickens and a stalwart of the Victorian literary scene, crafted this collection during a time of heightened fascination with justice and crime in urban England. Renowned for his own tumultuous experiences and legal background, Collins's writing echoes his profound insights into human nature and societal hypocrisy. His personal connections to themes of betrayal and duplicity are mirrored throughout the narratives, allowing readers to glimpse the complexities of his own life in the shadows of his fiction. For readers intrigued by the foundations of detective fiction and the psychological dimensions of crime, this collection is a quintessential exploration of Collins's genius. Each story not only entertains but also invites readers to engage with pressing moral questions, making it a vital addition to the libraries of enthusiast and scholar alike.

ISBN:
8596547399117
8596547399117
Category:
Historical mysteries
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
13-11-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
DigiCat
Wilkie Collins

William Wilkie Collins was born in London in 1824, the son of a successful and popular painter. On leaving school, he worked in the office of a tea merchant in the Strand before reading law as a student at Lincoln's Inn. However his real passion was for writing and, in 1850, he published his first novel, Antonina.

In 1851, the same year that he was called to the bar, he met and established a lifelong friendship with Charles Dickens. While Collins' fame rests on his best known works, The Woman in White and The Moonstone, he wrote over thirty books, as well as numerous short stories, articles and plays. He was a hugely popular writer in his lifetime. An unconventional individual, he never married but established long-term liaisons with two separate partners. He died in 1889.

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