“There are three things that none of the young men of the present generation can do.They can't sit over their wine;they can't play at wist;and they can't pay a lady a compliment.”
Quote by Wilkie Collins
Work
The Woman in White: A Novel
A classic work of Victorian literature, this novel follows the story of a young man who becomes entangled in a complex web of deceit and intrigue involving a mysterious woman in white. more
Author
Wilkie Collins
Wilkie Collins, born on January 8, 1824, and died on September 23, 1889, was a renowned British novelist. He is best known for his suspense and detective novels, being one of the pioneers of this literary genre. His works, such as 'The Woman in White' and 'The Moonstone', are particularly famous. more