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
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1First Period: 1858-1859. EVENTS IN THE PRISON, RELATED BY THE GOVERNOR.
35CHAPTER XXXIII. THE MINISTER’S MISFORTUNE.: “Do you know that lady?” Miss Helena asked, as we entered the house.
2CHAPTER I. THE GOVERNOR EXPLAINS.
36CHAPTER XXXIV. THE LIVELY OLD MAID.
3CHAPTER II. THE MURDERESS ASKS QUESTIONS.
37CHAPTER XXXV. THE FUTURE LOOKS GLOOMY.
4CHAPTER III. THE CHILD APPEARS.
38CHAPTER XXXVI. THE WANDERING MIND.: For the moment, the Minister disappointed me.
5CHAPTER IV. THE MINISTER SAYS YES.
39CHAPTER XXXVII. THE SHAMELESS SISTER.
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6CHAPTER V. MISS CHANCE ASSERTS HERSELF.
40CHAPTER XXXVIII. THE GIRLS’ AGES.
7CHAPTER VI. THE DOCTOR DOUBTS.
41CHAPTER XXXIX. THE ADOPTED CHILD: I opened the door.
8CHAPTER VII. THE MURDERESS CONSULTS THE AUTHORITIES.
42CHAPTER XL. THE BRUISED HEART.
9CHAPTER VIII. THE MINISTER SAYS GOOD-BY.
43CHAPTER XLI. THE WHISPERING VOICE.
10CHAPTER IX. THE GOVERNOR RECEIVES A VISIT.
44CHAPTER XLII. THE QUAINT PHILOSOPHER.
11CHAPTER X. MISS CHANCE REAPPEARS.
45CHAPTER XLIII. THE MASTERFUL MASSEUSE.
12Second Period: 1875. THE GIRLS AND THE JOURNALS.
46CHAPTER XLIV. THE RESURRECTION OF THE PAST.
13CHAPTER XI. HELENA’S DIARY.
47CHAPTER XLV. THE FATAL PORTRAIT.: I knocked at the bedroom door.
14CHAPTER XII. EUNICE’S DIARY.
48CHAPTER XLVI. THE CUMBERSOME LADIES.
15CHAPTER XIII. EUNICE’S DIARY.
49CHAPTER XLVII. THE JOURNEY TO THE FARM.
16CHAPTER XIV. HELENA’S DIARY.
50CHAPTER XLVIII. THE DECISION OF EUNICE.
17CHAPTER XV. HELENA’S DIARY.
51CHAPTER XLIX. THE GOVERNOR ON HIS GUARD.
18CHAPTER XVI. HELENA’S DIARY.
52CHAPTER L. THE NEWS FROM THE FARM.
19CHAPTER XVII. HELENA’S DIARY.
53CHAPTER LI. THE TRIUMPH OF MRS. TENBRUGGEN.
20CHAPTER XVIII. EUNICE’S DIARY.
54Third period: 1876. HELENA’S DIARY RESUMED.
21CHAPTER XIX. EUNICE’S DIARY.
55CHAPTER LII. HELENA’S DIARY RESUMED.
22CHAPTER XX. EUNICE’S DIARY.
56CHAPTER LIII. HELENA’S DIARY RESUMED.
23CHAPTER XXI. HELENA’S DIARY.
57CHAPTER LIV. HELENA’S DIARY RESUMED.
24CHAPTER XXII. EUNICE’S DIARY.
58CHAPTER LV. HELENA’S DIARY RESUMED.: I did think of it. Philip came to us, and lived in our house.
25CHAPTER XXIII. EUNICE’S DIARY.
59CHAPTER LVI. HELENA’S DIARY RESUMED.
26CHAPTER XXIV. EUNICE’S DIARY.
60CHAPTER LVII. HELENA’S DIARY RESUMED.
27CHAPTER XXV. HELENA’S DIARY.
61CHAPTER LVIII. DANGER.
28CHAPTER XXVI. HELENA’S DIARY.
62CHAPTER LIX. DEFENSE.
29CHAPTER XXVII. EUNICE’S DIARY.
63CHAPTER LX. DISCOVERY.
30CHAPTER XXVIII. HELENA’S DIARY.
64CHAPTER LXI. ATROCITY.
31CHAPTER XXIX. HELENA’S DIARY.
65CHAPTER LXII. THE SENTENCE PRONOUNCED.
32CHAPTER XXX. EUNICE’S DIARY.
66CHAPTER LXIII. THE OBSTACLE REMOVED.
33CHAPTER XXXI. EUNICE’S DIARY.: My restless nights are passed in Selina’s room.
67CHAPTER LXIV. THE TRUTH TRIUMPHANT.
34CHAPTER XXXII. THE MIDDLE-AGED LADY.
68POSTSCRIPT.
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