The Murder of Edwin Drood Recounted by John Jasper (Classic Reprint): Being an Attempted Solution of the Mystery Based on Dickens Manuscript and Memoranda - Couverture souple

Carden, Percy Theodore

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ISBN 10 : 1330721969 ISBN 13 : 9781330721964

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unearth the clues and theories behind Edwin Drood's unfinished mystery.

This critical work surveys major theories about Dickens’s unfinished novel, focusing on how scholars interpret the manuscript, its notes, and the clues left by the author. It explores how readers and researchers have framed the mystery, from Jasper's guilt to the elusive Datchery, and how new readings can shape the solution the book proposes.

• Learn how researchers assess different theories, including who might be in disguise and how evidence is gathered from the manuscript and notes.
• Discover how the author examines timelines, locations, and on‑the‑ground details to test possible endings and the reliability of various suspects.
• See how close study of the original text and its prefaces informs the debate about the story’s true course.
• Explore discussions about the quick-lime theory, Durdles’ Yard, and other pivotal moments that influence the mystery’s possibilities.

Ideal for fans of Dickens, literary puzzles, and mystery theory who want a careful, evidence‑based view without spoilers of a final answer.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330721969
• ISBN 13: 9781330721964
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 150
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