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The Woman in White
£20.00
COLLINS, WILKIE
Product Details
ISBN: 9780141192420
Author: COLLINS, WILKIE
The Woman in White famously opens with Walter Hartright's eerie encounter on a moonlit London road. Engaged as a drawing master to the beautiful Laura Fairlie, Walter is drawn into the sinister intrigues of Sir Percival Glyde and his "charming" friend Count Fosco.
Key Characters and Intrigues:
- Walter Hartright: The protagonist whose chance meeting sets the story in motion.
- Laura Fairlie: The beautiful young woman Walter is hired to teach.
- Sir Percival Glyde: A man shrouded in sinister plots.
- Count Fosco: A "charming" yet menacing figure with peculiar tastes for white mice, vanilla bonbons, and poison.
Themes and Setting:
- Identity and Insanity: The novel delves into these themes, exploring their impact within the corridors of English country houses and the confines of a madhouse.
- Gothic Horror Meets Psychological Realism: The Woman in White is celebrated as the first and most influential Victorian novel to blend these two compelling genres.
This gripping narrative weaves suspense and psychological depth, making it a cornerstone of Victorian literature.
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