The Legacy of Cain
A Tale of Mystery, Betrayal, and Societal Expectations in Victorian EnglandBy Wilkie Collins
Length13h 1m
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In "The Legacy of Cain," Wilkie Collins presents a complex narrative that weaves elements of gothic fiction, crime, and social commentary into a compelling tale exploring themes of hereditary guilt and moral responsibility. Written in the late Victorian era, the novel showcases Collins's characteristic style of integrating melodrama with intricate plotting and richly drawn characters. The story follows the intertwined fates of individuals bound by a legacy of moral corruption and societal pressures, reflecting the anxieties surrounding class, family, and personal identity during a time of rapid social change in 19th-century Britain. Wilkie Collins, often celebrated as one of the pioneers of the detective genre, brought to this work his acute insights into human psychology and the complexities of relationships. His own experiences'Äîgrowing up in a family of artists and exposed to the Victorian literary scene'Äîfuelled his exploration of the darker sides of human nature. Collins'Äôs close association with figures like Charles Dickens, and his attendance at discussions on social reform, inform the critical lens through which he examines the notions of legacy and morality in this novel. "The Legacy of Cain" is a must-read for those intrigued by the intricacies of human frailty and the moral dilemmas that transcend time. Readers will find themselves engrossed in Collins's masterful storytelling and thought-provoking themes, making it a significant addition to the canon of Victorian literature.
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GenreLiterary Classics, Horror
Length13 hrs 1 min
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1First Period: 1858-1859. EVENTS IN THE PRISON, RELATED BY THE GOVERNOR.
2CHAPTER I. THE GOVERNOR EXPLAINS.
3CHAPTER II. THE MURDERESS ASKS QUESTIONS.
4CHAPTER III. THE CHILD APPEARS.
5CHAPTER IV. THE MINISTER SAYS YES.
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6CHAPTER V. MISS CHANCE ASSERTS HERSELF.
7CHAPTER VI. THE DOCTOR DOUBTS.
8CHAPTER VII. THE MURDERESS CONSULTS THE AUTHORITIES.
9CHAPTER VIII. THE MINISTER SAYS GOOD-BY.
10CHAPTER IX. THE GOVERNOR RECEIVES A VISIT.
11CHAPTER X. MISS CHANCE REAPPEARS.
12Second Period: 1875. THE GIRLS AND THE JOURNALS.
13CHAPTER XI. HELENA’S DIARY.
14CHAPTER XII. EUNICE’S DIARY.
15CHAPTER XIII. EUNICE’S DIARY.
16CHAPTER XIV. HELENA’S DIARY.
17CHAPTER XV. HELENA’S DIARY.
18CHAPTER XVI. HELENA’S DIARY.
19CHAPTER XVII. HELENA’S DIARY.
20CHAPTER XVIII. EUNICE’S DIARY.
21CHAPTER XIX. EUNICE’S DIARY.
22CHAPTER XX. EUNICE’S DIARY.
23CHAPTER XXI. HELENA’S DIARY.
24CHAPTER XXII. EUNICE’S DIARY.
25CHAPTER XXIII. EUNICE’S DIARY.
26CHAPTER XXIV. EUNICE’S DIARY.
27CHAPTER XXV. HELENA’S DIARY.
28CHAPTER XXVI. HELENA’S DIARY.
29CHAPTER XXVII. EUNICE’S DIARY.
30CHAPTER XXVIII. HELENA’S DIARY.
31CHAPTER XXIX. HELENA’S DIARY.
32CHAPTER XXX. EUNICE’S DIARY.
33CHAPTER XXXI. EUNICE’S DIARY.: My restless nights are passed in Selina’s room.
34CHAPTER XXXII. THE MIDDLE-AGED LADY.
35CHAPTER XXXIII. THE MINISTER’S MISFORTUNE.: “Do you know that lady?” Miss Helena asked, as we entered the house.
36CHAPTER XXXIV. THE LIVELY OLD MAID.
37CHAPTER XXXV. THE FUTURE LOOKS GLOOMY.
38CHAPTER XXXVI. THE WANDERING MIND.: For the moment, the Minister disappointed me.
39CHAPTER XXXVII. THE SHAMELESS SISTER.
40CHAPTER XXXVIII. THE GIRLS’ AGES.
41CHAPTER XXXIX. THE ADOPTED CHILD: I opened the door.
42CHAPTER XL. THE BRUISED HEART.
43CHAPTER XLI. THE WHISPERING VOICE.
44CHAPTER XLII. THE QUAINT PHILOSOPHER.
45CHAPTER XLIII. THE MASTERFUL MASSEUSE.
46CHAPTER XLIV. THE RESURRECTION OF THE PAST.
47CHAPTER XLV. THE FATAL PORTRAIT.: I knocked at the bedroom door.
48CHAPTER XLVI. THE CUMBERSOME LADIES.
49CHAPTER XLVII. THE JOURNEY TO THE FARM.
50CHAPTER XLVIII. THE DECISION OF EUNICE.
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