The Mystery of Edwin Drood (English Library) - Softcover

Wilson, Angus; Cox, Arthur; Dickens, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 014043092X ISBN 13: 9780140430929

Verlag: Penguin Classics, 1974

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The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Dickens's last novel, lay unfinished at his death. Speculation remains rife as to its probable conclusion; evidence suggests that, fascinated as Dickens was by details of the plotting, his basic concern was for character and appropriate setting, in particular the character of the hero-villain, Jasper. The ancient city of Cloisterham, its cathedral a reminder of mortality, human frailty, and the lawful life, is an effective background for what Dickens's daughter called a tale of 'the tragic secrets of the human heart'. Humour is provided by a host of characters ranging from Mr Grewgious, the admirable though eccentric lawyer, and Miss Twinkleton, guardian of the Young Ladies' Seminary, to Durdles, the hard-drinking stonemason, and Deputy, the irreverent lodging-house boy.

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Charles Dickens (1812-70) is one of the most recognized celebrities of English literature. His many books include Oliver Twist, Great Expectations and A Christmas Carol.

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• Verlag: Penguin Classics
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1974
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 014043092X
• ISBN 13: 9780140430929
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 320
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