The Autobiographical Works of Wilkie Collins
Enriched edition. Memoirs, Letters and Literary Essays (Featuring A Biography)By Wilkie Collins
Length39h 15m
About this audiobook
Wilkie Collins' 'The Autobiographical Works of Wilkie Collins' offers readers a unique insight into the life and mind of this esteemed author. Through his autobiographical writings, Collins presents a vivid portrayal of his personal experiences, struggles, and successes, providing a deeper understanding of the motivations behind his literary works. His literary style in these works is characterized by a compelling narrative voice and a keen attention to detail, echoing the elements of mystery and suspense that are prominent in his fiction. The book also delves into the cultural and societal context in which Collins lived, shedding light on the influences that shaped his writing. Readers will find themselves captivated by Collins' engrossing storytelling and introspective reflections in this collection of his autobiographical writings. As a prominent figure in Victorian literature, Collins' autobiographical works offer a valuable perspective on the life and creative process of this beloved author. Fans of Collins' fiction will appreciate the opportunity to delve deeper into his personal life and literary legacy through this illuminating collection of autobiographical writings.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length39 hrs 15 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Christmas Gold: The Greatest Holiday Novels, Tales & Poems (Illustrated Edition)
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6Biographies:
7Memoirs of the Life of William Collins (With Selections From His Journals and Correspondence)
8Chapter I
9Chapter II
10Chapter I
11Chapter II
12Chapter III
13Chapter IV
14Chapter V
15Chapter I
16Chapter II
17Chapter I
18Chapter II
19Chapter I
20Chapter II
21Chapter III
22Chapter IV
23Letters and Literary Writings:
24A Clause for the New Reform Bill
25A Column to Burns
26A Dramatic Author
27A Fair Penitent
28A Pictorial Tour to St George Bosherville
29A Shy Scheme
30Address from the Queen to Certain of Her Subjects in Office
31Awful Warning to Bachelors
32Books Necessary for a Liberal Education
33Burns Viewed As a Hat-Peg
34Considerations on The Copyright Question
35Deep Design on Society
36Doctor Dulcamara, MP.
37Dramatic Grub Street
38How I Write My Books
39Magnetic Evenings at Home
40Pity a Poor Prince
41Rambles Beyond Railways (pt. 1)
42Rambles Beyond Railways (pt. 2)
43Rambles Beyond Railways (pt. 3)
44Reminiscences of a Storyteller
45Sermon for Sepoys
46Thanks to Doctor Livingstone
47The Cruise of the Tomtit
48The Debtor’s Best Friend
49The Exhibition of the Royal Academy
50The Little Huguenot
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