
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins (Book Analysis)
Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins (Book Analysis)
Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
About this book
Unlock the more straightforward side of The Woman in White with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins, a mystery novel which is considered one of the forerunners of the genre of detective fiction. It tells the story of Laura Fairlie and Anne Catherick, two women with an extraordinary resemblance. However, when Laura's duplicitous husband becomes aware of this, he decides to use it against them in order to ensure that his chequered past never comes to light and to seize Laura's inheritance for himself… Wilkie Collins was a Victorian-era novelist and playwright who is known for his complex mystery novels. His work often drew on his legal background, and today he is considered the father of modern detective fiction.Find out everything you need to know about The Woman in White in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: •A complete plot summary
•Character studies
•Key themes and symbols
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Table of contents
- Wilkie Collins
- The Woman in White
- Summary
- Character study
- Analysis
- Further reflection
- Further reading