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THE COMPLETE SHORT STORIES OF WILKIE COLLINS

Author : Wilkie Collins

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Page : 3364 pages

File Size : 23,27 MB

Release : 2017-08-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 8027202418

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This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was an English novelist, playwright, and author of short stories. His best-known works are The Woman in White, No Name, Armadale, and The Moonstone. Table of Contents: After The Dark The Ostler Mr. Wray's Cash Box The Queen of Hearts A House To Let The Haunted House ("The Ghost in the Cupboard Room") My Miscellanies No Thoroughfare Miss or Mrs? "Blow up with the Brig!" The Hidden Cash The Perils of Certain English Prisoners The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices The Last Stage Coachman The Fatal Cradle The Frozen Deep and Other Stories The Captain's Last Love The Dead Hand The Devil's Spectacles The First Officer's Confession Farmer Fairweather Fatal Fortune Fie! Fie! Or The Fair Physician Love's Random Shot The Midnight Mass Nine O'Clock A Passage in the Life of Mr. Perugino Potts The Haunted Hotel My Lady's Money Who Killed Zebedee Little Novels The Poetry Did It A Sad Death and A Brave Life The Twin Sisters Volpurno - Or The Student John Steadiman's Account (The Wreck of The Golden Mary) A Message from The Sea The Seafaring Man The Dead Alive



Complete Short Stories of Wilkie Collins

Author : Wilkie Collins

Publisher : e-artnow

Page : 3364 pages

File Size : 34,78 MB

Release : 2015-05-21

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 8026837460

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This carefully crafted ebook: "Complete Short Stories of Wilkie Collins” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was an English novelist, playwright, and author of short stories. His best-known works are The Woman in White, No Name, Armadale, and The Moonstone. Table of Contents: After The Dark The Ostler Mr. Wray's Cash Box The Queen of Hearts A House To Let The Haunted House ("The Ghost in the Cupboard Room") My Miscellanies No Thoroughfare Miss or Mrs? "Blow up with the Brig!" The Hidden Cash The Perils of Certain English Prisoners The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices The Last Stage Coachman The Fatal Cradle The Frozen Deep and Other Stories The Captain's Last Love The Dead Hand The Devil's Spectacles The First Officer's Confession Farmer Fairweather Fatal Fortune Fie! Fie! Or The Fair Physician Love's Random Shot The Midnight Mass Nine O'Clock A Passage in the Life of Mr. Perugino Potts The Haunted Hotel My Lady's Money Who Killed Zebedee Little Novels The Poetry Did It A Sad Death and A Brave Life The Twin Sisters Volpurno - Or The Student John Steadiman's Account (The Wreck of The Golden Mary) A Message from The Sea The Seafaring Man The Dead Alive



The New Magdalen

Author : Wilkie Collins

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Page : 278 pages

File Size : 18,96 MB

Release : 1873

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No Name

Author : Wilkie Collins

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Page : 566 pages

File Size : 30,18 MB

Release : 1865

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Wilkie Collins: The Complete Short Stories

Author : Wilkie Collins

Publisher : Good Press

Page : 3374 pages

File Size : 37,49 MB

Release : 2024-01-06

Category : Fiction

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Wilkie Collins' 'The Complete Short Stories' is a masterful collection of tales that showcase the author's keen eye for detail and his ability to craft intricate plots filled with suspense and mystery. Collins's writing style, characterized by rich prose and intricate character development, reflects the Victorian era's fascination with the dark and the supernatural, making his stories timeless classics of English literature. From ghostly apparitions to ingenious crimes, this collection offers readers a glimpse into the diverse world of Wilkie Collins's imagination. As a pioneer of the detective novel and a contemporary of Charles Dickens, Collins expertly weaves together elements of romance, suspense, and social commentary to create gripping narratives that continue to captivate readers today. Collins's own experiences with the occult and his fascination with psychological depth and moral ambiguity provide unique insights into the themes and characters portrayed in his short stories. Fans of classic literature and mystery enthusiasts alike will appreciate the depth and range of Collins's storytelling in this comprehensive collection.



The Girl at the Gate

Author : Wilkie Collins

Publisher : Good Press

Page : 46 pages

File Size : 23,64 MB

Release : 2020-12-08

Category : Art

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"The Girl at the Gate" was one of the most popular works of its time. It was published in New York in December 1884 before its January 1885 appearance in "The English Illustrated Magazine." It was explicitly written for this special December 27, 1884 "Christmas Spirit" issue of The Spirit of the Times, The American Gentleman's Newspaper. This story is also considered one of the first modern English detective novels. Here, one can find all the elements typical for a novel: a love triangle, a mysterious illness, and poisoned medicine.



The Cambridge Companion to Wilkie Collins

Author : Jenny Bourne Taylor

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 188 pages

File Size : 14,58 MB

Release : 2006-11-23

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 1139827332

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Wilkie Collins was one of the most popular writers of the nineteenth century. He is best known for The Woman in White, which inaugurated the sensation novel in the 1860s, and The Moonstone, one of the first detective novels; but he wrote over 20 novels, plays and short stories during a career that spanned four decades. This Companion offers a fascinating overview of Collins's writing. In a wide range of essays by leading scholars, it traces the development of his career, his position as a writer and his complex relation to contemporary cultural movements and debates. Collins's exploration of the tensions which lay beneath Victorian society is analysed through a variety of critical approaches. A chronology and guide to further reading are provided, making this book an indispensable guide for all those interested in Wilkie Collins and his work.



The Haunted Hotel and Other Strange Tales

Author : Wilkie Collins

Publisher : Wordsworth Editions

Page : 340 pages

File Size : 10,35 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9781840225334

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A collection of strange stories from Wilkie Collins, author of The Woman in White and The Moonstone. It also includes the novella, The Haunted Hotel, a combination of detective and ghost story set in Venice, a city of waterways and death.



Heart and Science

Author : Wilkie Collins

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Page : 316 pages

File Size : 27,55 MB

Release : 1883

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Complete Short Stories of Wilkie Collins

Author : Wilkie Collins

Publisher : Good Press

Page : 3374 pages

File Size : 40,71 MB

Release : 2024-01-06

Category : Fiction

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Wilkie Collins' Complete Short Stories is a collection of gripping tales that exemplify the Victorian era's fascination with mystery, suspense, and social commentary. With intricate plots and multi-dimensional characters, Collins' literary style captivates readers with its subtle intricacies and unexpected twists. Each story showcases Collins' mastery in creating suspense and intrigue, making it a must-read for fans of classic literature. Wilkie Collins, a contemporary of Charles Dickens, drew inspiration from his legal background and personal experiences to craft his stories. His unique perspective on societal issues and psychological depth is evident throughout his works, adding layers of complexity to his narratives. I highly recommend Wilkie Collins' Complete Short Stories to anyone interested in Victorian literature, mystery, or psychological thrillers. This collection is a testament to Collins' storytelling prowess and will undoubtedly leave readers captivated from the first page to the last.