In Basil's secret and unconsummated marriage to the linen-draper's sexually precocious daughter, and the shocking betrayal, insanity, and death that follow, Collins reveals the bustling, commercial London of the nineteenth century wreaking its vengeance on a still powerful aristocratic world. Contemporary reviewers vehemently disapproved of this explicit treatment of adultery; and even today the passionate and lurid atmosphere he creates still has the power to disturb the reader. 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.
About the AuthorDorothy Goldman, Deputy Director, School of Continuing Education, University of Kent
Book InformationISBN 9780199536702
Author Wilkie CollinsFormat Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Oxford University PressPublisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 226g
Dimensions(mm) 195mm * 128mm * 16mm