The Mystery of Edwin Drood (English Library)

Wilson, Angus,Cox, Arthur,Dickens, Charles

ISBN 10: 014043092X / ISBN 13: 9780140430929

Published by Penguin Classics, 1974

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Mystery of Edwin Drood (English Library)
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication Date: 1974
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 014043092X
• ISBN 13: 9780140430929
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Acceptable

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Synopsis

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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