The Problem of 'Edwin Drood': A Study in the Methods of Dickens by Nicoll
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"The Problem of 'Edwin Drood': A Study in the Methods of Dickens" by W. Robertson Nicoll is a literary analysis written in the early 20th century. This work scrutinizes Charles Dickens's unfinished novel, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," exploring the mysteries and unresolved plots left by Dickens's untimely death. The book delves into key characters and central questions surrounding the fate of Edwin Drood, the identity of Mr. Datchery, and the implications
of Dickens’s writing methods. The opening of Nicoll's study sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the issues surrounding Dickens’s final narrative. It references previous analyses and theories about the incomplete novel, emphasizing that many mysteries remain unsolved. Nicoll introduces the key mysteries highlighted by Cuming Walters, particularly focusing on whether Edwin Drood was murdered and the significance of other characters like Jasper and Datchery. Additionally, he discusses the textual discrepancies found in the published version of the novel, primarily due to John Forster’s edits, suggesting that the original intent of Dickens may not have reached the readers as he envisioned. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Nicoll, W. Robertson (William Robertson), Sir, 1851-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Problem of 'Edwin Drood': A Study in the Methods of Dickens |
| Credits | This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Cathedrals in literature |
| Subject | Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Mystery of Edwin Drood |
| Subject | Murder in literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36311 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36311-0 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 650 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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