This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including racial tensions in the novel and its influence on the development of crime fiction. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear...
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The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins (Book Analysis)
The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins (Book Analysis)
Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
978280801613150EBookPlurilingua PublishingThis practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including racial tensions in the novel and its influence on the development of crime fiction. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
This clear and detailed 50-page reading guide is structured as follows:
Biography of Wilkie Collins
Presentation of The Moonstone
Summary of The Moonstone
Character study
Gabriel Betteredge
Miss Rachel
Ezra Jennings
Mr Franklin Blake
Dr. Candy
John Herncastle
Mr Godfrey Ablewhite
Rosanna Spearman
Sergeant Cuff
Analysis of The Moonstone
Britain and India
Racial tensions
The modern crime novel
Sensationalism
The East India Company
About The Moonstone
The Moonstone is generally considered the earliest example of an English detective novel. It revolves around the fate of the titular Moonstone, a diamond of Indian origin which finds its way into the possession of a young heiress, only to be stolen in mysterious circumstances. Suspicion falls on everyone from a crippled maid to the heiress herself, and the resulting investigation is full of shocking twists and enough intrigue to keep any reader on the edge of their seat. The novel was originally serialized, and has had a lasting influence on the development of the genre of crime fiction.
About Wilkie Collins
Wilkie Collins was an English novelist and playwright who was active during the 19th century. His work often draws on his experience in the legal world, and he is generally credited with writing the earliest examples of detective novels in the English language, particularly with regard to his 1868 novel The Moonstone. He was also a good friend of fellow English writer Charles Dickens, and frequently contributed to his publications.This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including racial tensions in the novel and its influence on the development of crime fiction. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
This clear and detailed 50-page reading guide is structured as follows:
Biography of Wilkie Collins
Presentation of The Moonstone
Summary of The Moonstone
Character study
Gabriel Betteredge
Miss Rachel
Ezra Jennings
Mr Franklin Blake
Dr. Candy
John Herncastle
Mr Godfrey Ablewhite
Rosanna Spearman
Sergeant Cuff
Analysis of The Moonstone
Britain and India
Racial tensions
The modern crime novel
Sensationalism
The East India Company
About The Moonstone
The Moonstone is generally considered the earliest example of an English detective novel. It revolves around the fate of the titular Moonstone, a diamond of Indian origin which finds its way into the possession of a young heiress, only to be stolen in mysterious circumstances. Suspicion falls on everyone from a crippled maid to the heiress herself, and the resulting investigation is full of shocking twists and enough intrigue to keep any reader on the edge of their seat. The novel was originally serialized, and has had a lasting influence on the development of the genre of crime fiction.
About Wilkie Collins
Wilkie Collins was an English novelist and playwright who was active during the 19th century. His work often draws on his experience in the legal world, and he is generally credited with writing the earliest examples of detective novels in the English language, particularly with regard to his 1868 novel The Moonstone. He was also a good friend of fellow English writer Charles Dickens, and frequently contributed to his publications.application/pdf1
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This clear and detailed 50-page reading guide is structured as follows:
- Biography of Wilkie Collins
- Presentation of The Moonstone
- Summary of The Moonstone
- Character study
- Gabriel Betteredge
- Miss Rachel
- Ezra Jennings
- Mr Franklin Blake
- Dr. Candy
- John Herncastle
- Mr Godfrey Ablewhite
- Rosanna Spearman
- Sergeant Cuff
- Analysis of The Moonstone
- Britain and India
- Racial tensions
- The modern crime novel
- Sensationalism
- The East India Company
About The Moonstone
The Moonstone is generally considered the earliest example of an English detective novel. It revolves around the fate of the titular Moonstone, a diamond of Indian origin which finds its way into the possession of a young heiress, only to be stolen in mysterious circumstances. Suspicion falls on everyone from a crippled maid to the heiress herself, and the resulting investigation is full of shocking twists and enough intrigue to keep any reader on the edge of their seat. The novel was originally serialized, and has had a lasting influence on the development of the genre of crime fiction.
About Wilkie Collins
Wilkie Collins was an English novelist and playwright who was active during the 19th century. His work often draws on his experience in the legal world, and he is generally credited with writing the earliest examples of detective novels in the English language, particularly with regard to his 1868 novel The Moonstone. He was also a good friend of fellow English writer Charles Dickens, and frequently contributed to his publications.
Product details
| ISBN | 9782808016131 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Plurilingua Publishing |
| Collection | Brightsummaries.com |
| Format | |
| Pages | 50 |
| File size | 2.1 MB |
