This biography suggests that EDWIN DROOD was an attempt by Dickens to break free from the make-believe. It suggests that Dickens concealed in its pages details of his life.
Wow! Absolutely love this. I do not know much about Dickens, but now I want to read more of his work. Thank you for including the history of mesmerism. Very fascinating. The unfinished art was also beautiful to see. Had it been completed, I don't think it would be nearly as wonderful.
Edwin Drood is very different to Dickens' earlier novels, though Our Mutual Friend shows the direction he was going to take. Such a shame he never finished it! I enjoyed Dan Simmons' novel 'Drood' too. Worth reading.
Wow! Absolutely love this. I do not know much about Dickens, but now I want to read more of his work. Thank you for including the history of mesmerism. Very fascinating. The unfinished art was also beautiful to see. Had it been completed, I don't think it would be nearly as wonderful.
I agree about the art. Though I do wonder often what it would have looked like, had the painter not died!
This etching of Young Charles Dickens... wow! Had actually never seen a picture of him as a young person. You?
I imagine he must have been quite strapping!
Edwin Drood is very different to Dickens' earlier novels, though Our Mutual Friend shows the direction he was going to take. Such a shame he never finished it! I enjoyed Dan Simmons' novel 'Drood' too. Worth reading.
Again, great writing Mariella