Wilkie Collins: Memoirs, Letters & Literary Writings
Enriched edition.By Wilkie Collins
Length39h 16m
About this audiobook
Wilkie Collins: Memoirs, Letters & Literary Writings offers a comprehensive collection of the author's personal memoirs, captivating letters, and insightful literary writings. Known for his pioneering work in the development of the detective novel genre, Collins combines elements of suspense, mystery, and psychological depth in his narratives. The book showcases his ability to craft intricate plots and complex characters that continue to resonate with readers today. Collins' writing style is characterized by its vivid descriptions, nuanced characterizations, and attention to detail, making his work a prime example of Victorian literature at its best. This collection provides a glimpse into the mind of a literary genius and sheds light on his contributions to the evolution of the novel as an art form. Readers will find themselves captivated by Collins' storytelling prowess and his unique perspective on the social and moral issues of his time, making this book a must-read for fans of classic literature and detective fiction enthusiasts alike.
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 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 7, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE PICKWICK PAPERS (Illustrated)
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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