The Woman in White
by Wilkie Collins, Matthew Sweet
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins, Matthew Sweet holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 93.1K reader ratings. First published in 1859. The book spans 672 pages.
About The Woman in White
'In one moment, every drop of blood in my body was brought to a stop... There, as if it had that moment sprung out of the earth, stood the figure of a solitary Woman, dressed from head to foot in white'The Woman in White famously opens with Walter Hartright's eerie encounter on a moonlit London road. Engaged as a drawing master to the beautiful Laura Fairlie, Walter becomes embroiled in the sinister intrigues of Sir Percival Glyde and his 'charming' friend Count Fosco, who has a taste for white mice, vanilla bonbons, and poison. Pursuing questions of identity and insanity along the paths and corridors of English country houses and the madhouse, The Woman in White is the first and most influential of the Victorian genre that combined Gothic horror with psychological realism.Matthew Sweet's introduction explores the phenomenon of Victorian 'sensation' fiction, and discusses Wilkie Collins's biographical and societal influences. Included in this edition are appendices on theatrical adaptations of the novel and its serialisation history.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Wilkie Collins, Matthew Sweet |
| Published | 1859 |
| Pages | 672 |
| Genres | Classics, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Horror, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.98 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 93,134 |
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What genre is The Woman in White?
The Woman in White is categorized as Classics, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Woman in White worth reading?
Based on 93.1K reader ratings, The Woman in White has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Woman in White?
The Woman in White has 672 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Woman in White?
The Woman in White was written by Wilkie Collins, Matthew Sweet. It was first published in 1859.
What is the ISBN for The Woman in White?
The ISBN-13 for The Woman in White is 9780141439620.0.
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