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Linked by a narrative framework, this collection features six short stories, with five originally published in Household Words. The overarching tale follows William Kerby, a portrait-painter facing blindness, and his wife Leah, who seeks to preserve their livelihood by documenting his storytelling. Each story is prefaced with a prologue, enhancing the original narratives. This work marks Wilkie Collins' debut in short fiction, showcasing his early storytelling prowess and connection to literary contemporaries like Charles Dickens.
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After Dark, Wilkie Collins
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- After Dark
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Wilkie Collins
- Publisher
- Blurb
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 366
- ISBN13
- 9798210277947
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery Novels, Classics, Short Stories, British Literature, 19th century, Victorian Era
- Description
- Linked by a narrative framework, this collection features six short stories, with five originally published in Household Words. The overarching tale follows William Kerby, a portrait-painter facing blindness, and his wife Leah, who seeks to preserve their livelihood by documenting his storytelling. Each story is prefaced with a prologue, enhancing the original narratives. This work marks Wilkie Collins' debut in short fiction, showcasing his early storytelling prowess and connection to literary contemporaries like Charles Dickens.