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Title: The Puzzle of Dickens's Last Plot
Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1905 Chapman and Hall edition by David Price
Summary: "The Puzzle of Dickens's Last Plot" by Andrew Lang is a literary analysis published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1905. This work delves into the unfinished narrative of Charles Dickens's final novel, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood." Lang's investigation seeks to untangle the elaborate plot mechanics, character relationships, and thematic elements that Dickens incorporates into this incomplete work, which has intrigued and puzzled readers since its inception. In this analysis, Lang explores the characters surrounding Edwin Drood, including Jasper, Rosa, and the opium-addicted figure known as the Princess Puffer. He emphasizes the intricate dynamics of love and jealousy—particularly Jasper’s obsession with Rosa and his sinister intentions toward Edwin. The narrative of "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" unfolds through a series of mysterious events leading up to Edwin's ominous disappearance, with Lang offering various interpretations of characters' motives and actions. He examines contrasting theories about whether Drood is dead or alive, the significance of the engagement ring, and the implications of Jasper’s potential crimes. Lang's meticulous examination highlights the layers of complexity in Dickens's storytelling and reflects on how the unfinished nature of the novel contributes to its captivating allure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912
EBook No.: 738
Published: Dec 1, 1996
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Cathedrals in literature
Subject: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Mystery of Edwin Drood
Subject: Murder in literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Puzzle of Dickens's Last Plot
Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1905 Chapman and Hall edition by David Price
Summary: "The Puzzle of Dickens's Last Plot" by Andrew Lang is a literary analysis published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1905. This work delves into the unfinished narrative of Charles Dickens's final novel, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood." Lang's investigation seeks to untangle the elaborate plot mechanics, character relationships, and thematic elements that Dickens incorporates into this incomplete work, which has intrigued and puzzled readers since its inception. In this analysis, Lang explores the characters surrounding Edwin Drood, including Jasper, Rosa, and the opium-addicted figure known as the Princess Puffer. He emphasizes the intricate dynamics of love and jealousy—particularly Jasper’s obsession with Rosa and his sinister intentions toward Edwin. The narrative of "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" unfolds through a series of mysterious events leading up to Edwin's ominous disappearance, with Lang offering various interpretations of characters' motives and actions. He examines contrasting theories about whether Drood is dead or alive, the significance of the engagement ring, and the implications of Jasper’s potential crimes. Lang's meticulous examination highlights the layers of complexity in Dickens's storytelling and reflects on how the unfinished nature of the novel contributes to its captivating allure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912
EBook No.: 738
Published: Dec 1, 1996
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Cathedrals in literature
Subject: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Mystery of Edwin Drood
Subject: Murder in literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.