The Woman in White
Book 1 of Oxford World's Classics
Language: English
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Publisher: Barnes & Noble
Published: Jan 1, 1859
Description:
Mass market paperback reprint edition (of a work first published in 1859), Penguin, NY. 648 pages. Includes a Notes section and knowledgeable introduction by Symons, a known critic of British detective stories. Collins was a friend of Dickens and wrote many novels, including The Moonstone and The Woman in White "probably still the greatest mystery thriller in the language." Collins died in 1889 and his many works of fiction are still read in college lit classes today.
The Woman in White (1859-60) is the first and greatest `Sensation Novel'. Walter Hartright's mysterious midnight encounter with the woman in white draws him into a vortex of crime, poison, kidnapping, and international intrigue. The novel is dominated by two of the finest creations in all Victorian fiction - Marion Halcombe, dark, mannish, yet irresistibly fascinating, and Count Fosco, the sinister and flamboyant `Napoleon of Crime'. A masterwork of intricate construction, The Woman in White sets new standards of suspense and excitement, and achieved sales which topped even those of Dickens, Collins's friend and mentor. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.