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The Complete Works of Arthur Morrison (Illustrated)

Enriched edition. Adventures of Martin Hewitt, The Red Triangle, Tales of Mean Streets, The Dorrington Deed BoxBy Arthur Morrison

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In "The Complete Works of Arthur Morrison (Illustrated)", readers are treated to a comprehensive showcase of Morrison's significant contributions to late 19th and early 20th-century literature, which includes novels, short stories, and essays steeped in realism. Characterized by vivid descriptions and a keen social critique, Morrison's works explore the gritty realities of urban life, particularly in London's impoverished neighborhoods. His distinctive literary style, marked by a meticulous attention to detail and psychological insight, provides a poignant window into the human condition, inviting readers to ponder the complexities of morality, identity, and society's often harsh judgment. Arthur Morrison, born in 1863, was not only a prominent author but also a journalist and a painter whose life experiences in working-class London profoundly influenced his writing. His observations of the socio-economic struggles during the period of rapid industrialization equipped him with a deep understanding of the human plight. Morrison's immersion in the realm of Gothic literature and his connections with contemporary authors helped shape his narrative voice, yielding works that resonated with the realities of the time while experimenting with genre conventions. For readers seeking to engage with the depths of human experience through a lens of social realism, Morrison's complete works are an essential addition to any literary collection. The illustrated edition enriches the experience, providing visual context to the emotional and physical landscapes of his stories. This collection is not just a testament to Morrison's literary prowess but also serves as a critical touchstone for those interested in the evolution of modern literature. 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. - 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.

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GenreLiterary Classics

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Publish dateDec 6, 2023

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1Introduction

138Chapter 2 In Blue Gate

2Introduction

139Chapter 3 Stephen’s Tale

3Historical Context

140Chapter 4 Stephen’s Tale

4Synopsis (Selection)

141Chapter 5 In the Highway

5Martin Hewitt Series:

142Chapter 6 Stephen’s Tale

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6MARTIN HEWITT, INVESTIGATOR

143Chapter 7 Stephen’s Tale

7The Lenton Croft Robberies

144Chapter 8 Stephen’s Tale

8The Loss of Sammy Crockett

145Chapter 9 Stephen’s Tale

9The Case of Mr. Foggatt

146Chapter 10 Stephen’s Tale

10The Case of the Dixon Torpedo

147Chapter 11 Stephen’s Tale

11The Quinton Jewel Affair

148Chapter 12 In the Club-Room

12The Stanway Cameo Mystery

149Chapter 13 Stephen’s Tale

13The Affair of the Tortoise

150Chapter 14 Stephen’s Tale

14CHRONICLES OF MARTIN HEWITT

151Chapter 15 Stephen’s Tale

15The Ivy Cottage Mystery

152Chapter 16 Stephen’s Tale

16The Nicobar Bullion Case

153Chapter 17 In Blue Gate

17The Holford Will Case

154Chapter 18 On the Cop

18The Case of the Missing Hand

155Chapter 19 On the Cop

19The Case of Laker, Absconded

156Chapter 20 Stephen’s Tale

20The Case of the Lost Foreigner

157Chapter 21 In the Bar-Parlour

21ADVENTURES OF MARTIN HEWITT

158Chapter 22 On the Cop

22The Affair of Mrs. Seton&#x27;s Child

159Chapter 23 On the Cop

23The Case of Mr. Geldard&#x27;s Elopement

160Chapter 24 On the Cop

24The Case of the Dead Skipper

161Chapter 25 Stephen’s Tale

25The Case of the &quot;Flitterbat Lancers&quot;

162Chapter 26 Stephen’s Tale

26The Case of the Late Mr. Rewse

163Chapter 27 In the Bar-Parlour

27The Case of the Ward Lane Tabernacle

164Chapter 28 Stephen’s Tale

28THE RED TRIANGLE

165Chapter 29 Stephen’s Tale

29The Affair of Samuel&#x27;s Diamonds

166Chapter 30 Stephen’s Tale

30The Case of Mr. Jacob Mason

167Short Stories:

31The Case of the Lever Key

168TALES OF MEAN STREETS

32The Case of the Burnt Barn

169The Street

33The Case of the Admiralty Code

170Lizerunt

34The Adventure of Channel Marsh

171Without Visible Means

35Novels:

172To Bow Bridge

36PREFACE

173That Brute Simmons

37CHAPTER I

174Behind the Shade

38CHAPTER II

175Three Rounds

39CHAPTER III

176In Business

40CHAPTER IV

177The Red Cow Group

41CHAPTER V

178On the Stairs

42CHAPTER VI

179Squire Napper

43CHAPTER VII

180&quot;A Poor Stick&quot;

44CHAPTER VIII

181A Conversion

45CHAPTER IX

182&quot;All that Messuage&quot;

46CHAPTER X

183THE DORRINGTON DEED BOX

47CHAPTER XI

184The Narrative of Mr. James Rigby

48CHAPTER XII

185The Case of Janissary

49CHAPTER XIII

186The Case of &quot;The Mirror of Portugal&quot;

50CHAPTER XIV

187The Affair of the &quot;Avalanche Bicycle &amp; Tyre Co., Ltd.&quot;

51CHAPTER XV

188The Case of Mr. Loftus Deacon

52CHAPTER XVI

189Old Cater&#x27;s Money

53CHAPTER XVII

190THE GREEN EYE OF GOONA (The Green Diamond)

54CHAPTER XVIII

191The First Magnum

55CHAPTER XIX

192Mr. Norie&#x27;s Magnum

56CHAPTER XX

193Mr. Clifton&#x27;s Magnum

57CHAPTER XXI

194The Steward&#x27;s Magnum—and Another

58CHAPTER XXII

195Mr. Pooley&#x27;s Magnum

59CHAPTER XXIII

196A Box of Oddments

60CHAPTER XXIV

197Mr. Smith&#x27;s Magnums

61CHAPTER XXV

198The Green Eye

62CHAPTER XXVI

199DIVERS VANITIES

63CHAPTER XXVII

200Cross-Coves

64CHAPTER XXVIII

201Spotto&#x27;s Reclamation

65CHAPTER XXIX

202A &quot;Dead &#x27;Un&quot;

66CHAPTER XXX

203The Disorder of the Bath

67CHAPTER XXXI

204His Tale of Bricks

68CHAPTER XXXII

205Teacher and Taught

69CHAPTER XXXIII

206Heads and Tails

70CHAPTER XXXIV

207A Blot on St. Basil

71CHAPTER XXXV

208One More Unfortunate

72CHAPTER XXXVI

209Ingrates at Bagshaw&#x27;s

73CHAPTER XXXVII

210Rhymer the Second

74CHAPTER I

211Charlwood with a Number

75CHAPTER II

212A Poor Bargain

76CHAPTER III

213Statement of Edward Chaloner

77CHAPTER IV

214Lost Tommy Jepps

78CHAPTER V

215Old Essex

79CHAPTER VI

216The Legend of Lapwater Hall

80CHAPTER VII

217The Black Badger

81CHAPTER VIII

218The Torn Heart

82CHAPTER IX

219GREEN GINGER

83CHAPTER X

220A Skinful of Trouble

84CHAPTER XI

221The Absent Three

85CHAPTER XII

222The Stolen Blenkinsup

86CHAPTER XIII

223Cap&#x27;en Jollyfax&#x27;s Gun

87CHAPTER XIV

224Snorkey Timms, His Marks

88CHAPTER XV

225The Copper Charm

89CHAPTER XVI

226Dobbs&#x27;s Parrot

90CHAPTER XVII

227The Seller of Hate

91CHAPTER XVIII

228The Rod Street Revolution

92CHAPTER XIX

229The Chamber of Light

93CHAPTER XX

230Mr. Bostock&#x27;s Blacksliding

94CHAPTER XXI

231The House of Haddock

95CHAPTER XXII

232A Lucifo Match

96CHAPTER XXIII

233Arts and Crafts

97CHAPTER XXIV

234Wick&#x27;s Waterloo

98CHAPTER XXV

235The Drinkwater Romance

99CHAPTER XXVI

236FIDDLE O&#x27; DREAMS AND MORE

100CHAPTER XXVII

237Mr. Walker&#x27;s Aeroplane

101CHAPTER XXVIII

238Lies Unregistered

102CHAPTER XXIX

239Fiddle o&#x27; Dreams

103CHAPTER XXX

240A Professional Episode

104CHAPTER XXXI

241Bylestones

105CHAPTER XXXII

242The Four-Wont Way

106CHAPTER XXXIII

243The Thing in the Upper Room

107CHAPTER XXXIV

244Myxomycetes

108CHAPTER XXXV

245Sports of Mugby

109CHAPTER XXXVI

246Frenzied Finance

110I. — NEWS AND A BOTTLE

247Billy Blenkin&#x27;s Radium

111II. — THE DISCOVERY OF WITCHCRAFT

248Infantry at the Double

112III. — PROLOGUE MISPLACED

249The East a-Callin&#x27;

113IV. — A DAY OF FEASTING

250Buskers at Bay

114V. — AN INTERRUPTED SONG

251UNCOLLECTED STORIES

115VI. — A HOUSE APART

252A Vision of Toyokuni

116VII. — A STRANGE CLIENT

253A Game of Billiards

117VIII. — DOUBTS AND A LETTER

254Aunt Sarah&#x27;s Brooch

118IX. — AMAZEMENT AND A PAIL

255Other Works:

119X. — PROFITLESS DIPLOMACY

256THE SHADOWS AROUND US

120XI. — SOUNDS IN THE WIND

257The Vault at Ahrensburg

121XII. — SHADOWS ON THE HILL

258The Lichwake at Monifieth

122XIII. — A TALE OF TUBS

259The Strange Experience of Mr. Robert Bruce

123XIV. — AN INVITATION OVER A FENCE

260The Wraith of Francis Tantum

124XV. — A PRIVATE DANCE

261The Apparition of Lieutenant Colt

125XVI. — A DAY AT BANHAM’S

262The Strange Case of Esther T——

126XVII. — THE CALL OF TIME

263The Poltergeist of Leignitz Castle

127XVIII. — HEAVY TIDINGS

264The Binstead Mystery

128XIX. — THE DEVIL AND HIS MASTER

265The Translation of Maurice Tulling

129XX. — A GALLANT OFFER

266The Haunted House at Willington

130XXI. — MAN AND MASTER

267No. 15 St. Swithin&#x27;s Lane

131XXII. — THE BOTTLE AGAIN

268The Strange Case of Emélie Sagée

132XXIII. — A FAULT PURGED

269The Haunting of William Moir

133XXIV. — IN THE QUEEN’S NAME

270Curious Incident at Beaumaris

134XXV. — A WAKEFUL NIGHT

271A Double Case

135XXVI. — AND AFTER

272Analysis

136XVII. — FINIS

273Reflection

137Chapter 1 Stephen’s Tale

274Memorable Quotes

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