Wilkie Collins - The Woman in White - 1891

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The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins, 1891 Chatto & Windus first edition in hardback, 494 pages, English.

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Wilkie Collins' The Woman in White is considered one of the earliest and most influential sensation novels of the 19th century. The narrative unfolds through a series of testimonies and documents, creating a layered structure that heightens the mystery surrounding the enigmatic woman dressed entirely in white. Her sudden appearance sets off a chain of events involving identity, deception, coercion, and long-buried secrets. Collins masterfully blends psychological tension with social commentary, making the novel a lasting cornerstone of Victorian literature.

This 1891 Chatto & Windus edition represents an early printing that appears less frequently on the market than the numerous 20th-century reissues. Copies from the 19th century have become increasingly scarce, especially those that have survived in their original binding, which adds to their desirability among collectors of Victorian fiction and early sensation literature.

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Wilkie Collins' The Woman in White is considered one of the earliest and most influential sensation novels of the 19th century. The narrative unfolds through a series of testimonies and documents, creating a layered structure that heightens the mystery surrounding the enigmatic woman dressed entirely in white. Her sudden appearance sets off a chain of events involving identity, deception, coercion, and long-buried secrets. Collins masterfully blends psychological tension with social commentary, making the novel a lasting cornerstone of Victorian literature.

This 1891 Chatto & Windus edition represents an early printing that appears less frequently on the market than the numerous 20th-century reissues. Copies from the 19th century have become increasingly scarce, especially those that have survived in their original binding, which adds to their desirability among collectors of Victorian fiction and early sensation literature.

This item will be carefully packaged and shipped with a track-and-trace code.

Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Literature
Book Title
The Woman in White
Author/ Illustrator
Wilkie Collins
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1891
Edition
1st Edition
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Chatto & Windus
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
494
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