“At any time, and under any circumstances of human interest, is it not strange to see how little real hold the objects of the natural world amid which we live can gain on our hearts and minds? We go to Nature for comfort in trouble, and sympathy in joy, only in books. Admiration of those beauties of the inanimate world, which modern poetry so largely and so eloquently describes, is not, even in the best of us, one of the original instincts of our nature.”
This novel is a classic of Victorian literature, weaving together elements of mystery and romance. The story follows a young man who becomes entangled in a complex web of deceit and intrigue involving a mysterious woman dressed in white. The novel is known for its intricate plot and psychological depth, offering readers a gripping narrative filled with suspense and moral dilemmas. more
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
“Think or don't think, but don't think that you are thinking when you are postulating.”
“They're gonna' keep chickening us, that's what they're gonna' do! They wanna' crack us up!”