Name: The New Magdalen
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Author: Collins, Wilkie
ISBN: 9789361153211

Type

Physical Book

Author

Wilkie Collins

Publisher

Double 9 Books

Language

English

Pages

264

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6 x 14.0 x 1.5 cm

Weight

0.34 kg.

ISBN13

9789361153211

Synopsis "The New Magdalen"

"The New Magdalen" with the aid of Wilkie Collins is a compelling novel that delves into issues of redemption, social injustice, and the resilience of the human spirit. Collins, a grasp of Victorian sensation fiction, crafts a narrative that challenges societal norms and explores the results of private alternatives. The tale facilities round Mercy Merrick, a woman searching for to get away her past as a fallen girl, or "Magdalen," and start anew. Falsely accused of robbery, she grapples with the tough judgments of society at the same time as seeking to show her innocence. As she navigates a global that frequently denies 2d chances to the ones deemed morally fallen, the radical unfolds as a poignant exploration of morality and forgiveness. Collins employs his trademark narrative technique, combining mystery and social critique, to captivate readers. The characters, which include the sturdy-willed and determined Mercy, confront the hypocrisies of Victorian society and challenge traditional notions of morality. "The New Magdalen" stands as a testomony to Collins' capability to cope with social issues and provide a nuanced portrayal of girls's struggles in a society bound through rigid ethical codes.

Wilkie Collins

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(London 1824-1889) Playwright, novelist, and prolific short story writer. At 17, he started working at a tea trading company while writing Ioláni, or Tahiti as it was (Gothic no. 32), a work that was not published until over a century after his death. He studied Law and, although he never practiced, he did use his legal knowledge in many of his works, and critics consider him one of the fathers of the detective genre. In 1851, he met Charles Dickens, with whom he formed a deep friendship and published his main works in his weekly All the Year Around. After Dickens' death in 1870, his popularity waned. He suffered from rheumatic gout which eventually led to an opium addiction. His tombstone epitaph highlights him as the author of the novel The Woman in White.

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