Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
The Mystery of Edwin Drood & Other Stories / Charles Dickens ; illustrated by S. L. Fildes, Hablot K. Browne ; introduction and notes by Peter Preston - First edition. - 464 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. - Wordsworth Classics . - Wordsworth Classics .
Dicken´s final novel, left unifinished at his death, is a tale of mystery whose fast-paced action takes place in an ancient cathedral city and in some of the darkest places in nineteenth-century London. Drugs, sexual obssion, colonial adventuring and puzzles about identy are among the novel´s themes. At the centre of the plot lie the baffling disappearence of Edwin Drood and the many explanations of his whereabouts.
A sombre and menaching atmosphere, a fascinating range of characters and Dicken´s usual superb command of language combine to make this an exciting and tantalising story.
Also included in this volume are a number of unjustly neglected stories and shetches, with subjects as different as murder and guilt and chidhood romance. This unusual selection illustrated Dickens´s immense creativity and versatility.
9781853267291
English novel--XIX century
Novela inglesa--Siglo XIX
823.8 / / D548m
The Mystery of Edwin Drood & Other Stories / Charles Dickens ; illustrated by S. L. Fildes, Hablot K. Browne ; introduction and notes by Peter Preston - First edition. - 464 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. - Wordsworth Classics . - Wordsworth Classics .
Dicken´s final novel, left unifinished at his death, is a tale of mystery whose fast-paced action takes place in an ancient cathedral city and in some of the darkest places in nineteenth-century London. Drugs, sexual obssion, colonial adventuring and puzzles about identy are among the novel´s themes. At the centre of the plot lie the baffling disappearence of Edwin Drood and the many explanations of his whereabouts.
A sombre and menaching atmosphere, a fascinating range of characters and Dicken´s usual superb command of language combine to make this an exciting and tantalising story.
Also included in this volume are a number of unjustly neglected stories and shetches, with subjects as different as murder and guilt and chidhood romance. This unusual selection illustrated Dickens´s immense creativity and versatility.
9781853267291
English novel--XIX century
Novela inglesa--Siglo XIX
823.8 / / D548m