William Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was an English novelist, playwright, and writer of short stories. He was hugely popular in his time, and wrote 27 novels, more than 50 short stories, at least 15 p……続きを見る
Three years ago, her husband stood accused of murder -- and the verdict that came in from the jury was the Scottish Verdict, Not Proven. The jury had not evidence enough to convict him -- nor enough……続きを見る
L’abîme est une piece de théâtre écrite des deux géants de la littérature: Charles Dickens et Wilkie Collins. L’histoire combine le secret de Collin avec la satire de Dickens, ce qui la rend tres in……続きを見る
A close friend of Charles Dickens from their meeting in March 1851 until Dickens' death in June 1870, William Wilkie Collins was one of the best known, best loved, and, for a time, best paid of Vict……続きを見る
A close friend of Charles Dickens from their meeting in March 1851 until Dickens' death in June 1870, William Wilkie Collins was one of the best known, best loved, and, for a time, best paid of Vict……続きを見る
Dickens’ great friend and fellow novelist deserves a place in the digital library of all lovers of fine literature. This is the COMPLETE WORKS of Wilkie Collins, with every novel, short story - even……続きを見る
Dans la première partie de Robinson Crusoé, page 129, vous trouverez écrit :
« Alors je vis trop tard l’absurdité de tenter une entreprise avant d’en avoir calculé les charges et sans nous être rend……続きを見る
Pendant le trajet qu’ils firent pour revenir dans la partie habitée du vieux manoir, Rosamond n’ajouta pas un mot relatif au morceau de papier plié qu’elle avait placé dans les mains de son mari. To……続きを見る
"Armadale" is Collins's longest and best novel, published in 1866 and dedicated to John Forster. The story spans two generations of the Armadale families and the complex plot combines several of Col……続きを見る
Who is the mysterious solitary woman dressed in white who accosts Walter Hartright late one night near London's Hampstead Heath? Why does she bear such an uncanny resemblance to Walter's student, th……続きを見る
"La Dame en blanc" est l´ancêtre de tous les thrillers, qui fascinait Borges et rendit jaloux Dickens (roman publié ici pour la première fois en version intégrale). Il nous révèle une sorte de "Hitc……続きを見る
"After Dark" is Wilkie Collins's first collection of six short stories, published in 1856. The book is a series of tales supposed to be told to poor travelling portrait-painter, William Kerby.
Willi……続きを見る
"The Queen of Hearts", title of Collins´ work first published in 1859, is also the school nickname of Jessie Yelverton, who arranges to stay for six weeks with her elderly guardian, Griffith, a reti……続きを見る
Publicada en 1888, "El legado de Caín" es la novela final del gran Wilkie Collins. La novela explora el tema del mal hereditario y ataca la idea de que la 'mala sangre' necesariamente lleve a delinq……続きを見る
Published in 1888, "The Legacy of Cain" is the final novel completed by Wilkie Collins. The novel explores the theme of hereditary evil, and attacks the idea that 'bad blood' necessarily results in ……続きを見る
Written in 1856, "The Dead Secret" was Wilkie Collins’ fourth published novel.
The Secret of the title is the parentage of the heroine, Rosamond Treverton, who has been passed off as the daughter of……続きを見る
"No Name" was published at the peak of Wilkie Collins's career in 1862 and is considered one of his four major novels. Written between "The Woman in White" and "The Moonstone", "No Name" was rejecte……続きを見る
La Pierre de lune (The Moonstone) est un roman de Wilkie Collins considéré comme le premier roman de détective moderne en langue anglaise.
Plusieurs éléments, qui deviendront des classiques du roman……続きを見る
Wilkie Collins is one of the early writers of detective fiction, most famous for his "The Woman in White" and "The Moonstone", two works that established his reputation among the reading public of h……続きを見る
Valerias ontdekking is een detective door de negentiende-eeuwse Britse schrijver Wilkie Collins. Zelfs zijn eigen familie probeert Valeria ervan te weerhouden dat ze trouwt met Eustace. Maar ze slaa……続きを見る
Is there no explanation of the mystery of The Haunted Hotel? Is The Haunted Hotel the tale of a haunting -- or the tale of a crime? The ghost of Lord Montberry haunts the Palace Hotel in Venice --- ……続きを見る
In 'The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice' by Wilkie Collins, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the gothic atmosphere of Venice. Collins, known for his skillful blend of myste……続きを見る
In 'Little Novels' by Wilkie Collins, a collection of short stories is presented that showcase Collins' unique literary style of mixing melodrama, suspense, and social commentary. Each story present……続きを見る
Ce que peut supporter la patience d’une femme, ce que peuvent accomplir le courage et la constance d’un homme, cette histoire le dira.
Si tout événement qui prête aux soupçons pouvait être éclairci ……続きを見る
The Woman in White is an epistolary novel written by Wilkie Collins in 1859, serialized in 1859–1860, and first published in book form in 1860. It is considered to be among the first mystery novels ……続きを見る
Tallirenki Francis Rawen on nähnyt kerrassaan kauhistuttavan unen – unen, jossa tuntematon nainen yrittää tappaa hänet. Pian Rawen päätyy naimisiin naisen kanssa, joka näyttää hämmästyttävän paljon ……続きを見る
Welcome to the Essential Novelists book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors.
For this book, the literary critic August Nemo has chosen the two most important and mean……続きを見る
The Woman in White is an epistolary novel written by Wilkie Collins in 1859, serialized in 1859–1860, and first published in book form in 1860. It is considered to be among the first mystery novels ……続きを見る
A distraught mother is forced to abandon her baby to a foundling hospital and begs to know the name that the authorities have given her child. She's told that his name is Walter Wilding, and upon he……続きを見る
A thriller novel is a novel that uses suspense, excitement, apprehension and exhilaration to tell a story. Thriller novels have villains, suspense, and action in settings such as espionage, medicine……続きを見る
