Wilkie Collins established a reputation for himself as a highly readable storyteller. This engaging collection spanning thirty years displays his characteristic powers with twelve short stories from a number of genres. He explores the uncanny peculiarities of everyday life, as well as its underside, offers haunting ghost stories, and makes an important contribution to the newly emerging form of the detective novel.
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`To Mr Collins belongs the credit of having introduced into fiction those most mysterious of mysteries, the mysteries which are at our doors...' Henry James
'Refreshingly condensed, atmospheric ... and acutely psychological ... these often seem in advance of their time, exploring social antagonism and ironies, as well as the uncanny in everyday life, with zest and power.' The Observer
'Wilkie Collins was the entertainer of his day. He was immensely versatile. His full repertoire is shown in this substantial selection.' Sunday Telegraph
'the twelve stories in this volume illustrate just how good a writer of short fiction Collins really was' Christopher Roden, All Hallows 6 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
'Refreshingly condensed, atmospheric ... and acutely psychological ... these often seem in advance of their time, exploring social antagonism and ironies, as well as the uncanny in everyday life, with zest and power.' The Observer
'Wilkie Collins was the entertainer of his day. He was immensely versatile. His full repertoire is shown in this substantial selection.' Sunday Telegraph
'the twelve stories in this volume illustrate just how good a writer of short fiction Collins really was' Christopher Roden, All Hallows 6 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
About the Author
Norman Page is Professor of Modern English Literature, University of Nottingham. He is the author of several books on major nineteenth and early twentieth century authors.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Chilling!,
By A Minstrel in the Gallery "Chris" (Portsmouth, New Hampshire USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mad Monkton and Other Stories (Oxford World's Classics) (Paperback)
Like his novels that captivated readers during the 19th century (and still do today) Wilkie Collins' short stories and novellas were no less compelling. This is a wonderful collection of spooky tales that any Wilkie Collins fan will enjoy on dark and windy evening, or whenever you are in the mood for a great read. "Mad Monkton" is especially chilling. I admit once I started this book I couldn't put it down. A classic compilation from one the best and yet most forgotten writers of the Victorian era.
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