Little Novels by Wilkie Collins

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Author Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889
Title Little Novels
Note Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Mrs. Zant and the ghost -- Miss Morris and the stranger -- Mr. Cosway and the landlady -- Mr. Medhurst and the princess -- Mr. Lismore and the widow -- Miss Jeromette and the clergyman -- Miss Mina and the groom -- Mr. Lepel and the housekeeper -- Mr. Captain and the nymph -- Mr. Marmaduke and the minister -- Mr. Percy and the prophet -- Miss Bertha and the Yankee -- Miss Dulane and my lord -- Mr. Policeman and the cook.
Credits James Rusk and David Widger
Summary “Little Novels” by Wilkie Collins is a collection of stories written during the mid-19th century. This anthology explores various themes within the realm of fiction, with each story revealing the complexities of human emotions and relationships, often with a hint of the supernatural or uncanny. The opening piece, "Mrs. Zant and the Ghost," introduces the character Mr. Rayburn, a solitary widower, and his daughter Lucy as they encounter a mysterious and troubled woman named Mrs. Zant, whose circumstances lead them into an exploration of the boundaries between reality and the supernatural. The opening of "Mrs. Zant and the Ghost" sets the stage for a haunting tale as Mr. Rayburn takes his daughter for a walk in Kensington Gardens. There, Lucy is struck with fear at the sight of a pale woman in mourning, whom Mr. Rayburn learns to be Mrs. Zant, a widow in a delicate state of health. Mrs. Zant appears to be haunted by memories of her late husband, experiencing unsettling episodes that blur the lines of sanity and the supernatural. As Mr. Rayburn becomes increasingly intrigued by her situation, the narrative explores themes of compassion, intuition, and potential danger, establishing an atmosphere rife with tension as he navigates his growing concern for Mrs. Zant’s well-being and the mysterious presence that seems to envelop her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 1630
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Most Recently Updated Dec 8, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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