Dickens' final novel, left unfinished at his death in 1870, is a mystery story much influenced by the 'Sensation Novel' as written by his friend Wilkie Collins. The action takes place in an ancient cathedral city and in some of the darkest places in Victorian London. Drugs, disappearances, sexual obsession, disguise and a possible murder are among the themes and motifs. A sombre and menacing atmosphere, a fascinating range of characters and Dickens' usual command of language combine to make this an exciting and tantalising story. Also included in this volume are a number of unjustly neglected stories and sketches, with subjects as different as murder , guilt and childhood romance.
【目录】
THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
1 The Dawn
z A Dean and a Chapter Also
3 The Nun's House
4 Mr Sapsea
5 Mr Durdles and Friend
6 Philanthropy in Minor Canon Corner
7 More Confidences than One
8 Daggers Drawn
9 Birds in the Bush
10 Smoothing the Way
11 A Picture and a Ring
12 A Night with Durdles
13 Both at Their Best
14 When Shall These Three Meet Again?
15 Impeached
16 Devoted
17 Philanthropy, Professional and Unprofessional
18 A Settler in Cloisterham
19 Shadow on the Sundial
20 A Flight
21 A Recognition
22 A Gritty State of Things Comes On
23 The Dawn Again
MASTER HUMPHREY'S CLOCK
1 MasterHumphrey, from his Clockside in the Chimney-Corner
2 Master Humphrey, from his Clockside in the Chimney-Corner
3 Master Humphrey's Visitor
4 The Clock
5 Mr Weller's Watch
6 Master Humphrey, from his Clockside in th Chimney-Corner
HUNTED DOWN
HOLIDAY ROMANCE
ONE Introductory Romance from the Pen of William Tinkling Esq - Aged Eight
TWO Romance from the Pen of Miss Alice Rainbird - Aged Seven
THREE Romance from the Pen of Lieutenant-Colonel Robin Red)Comb - Aged Nine
FOUR Romance from the Pen of Miss Nettie Asbford - Aged Half-Past Six
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