The Works of Wilkie Collins
Jezebel’s Daughter (VOL27) & Blind Love (VOL28)
by Wilkie Collins
Peter Fenelon Collier, Publisher, Ca. 1900, New York
CONDITION:
VOLUMES XXVII & XXVIII ONLY (from a 30-volume set). The volumes are uniform in their original publisher's green cloth binding. Overall, the condition is good with signs of general shelf wear and scuffing. Blind Love’s cover is dented. The spines have bumped heads/tails. Hinges and joints are tight. Text block is toned.
ATTRIBUTES:
Illustrated edition. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Bound in cloth over boards. All edges gilt. This is an antiquarian book that has had a long and illustrious journey through time. Please take a look at the pictures to ascertain the condition of this item.
DESCRIPTION:
Wilkie Collins, a master of sensation fiction and a contemporary of Charles Dickens, presents a compelling narrative exploring themes of love, deception, and morality. The work delves into the complexities of human relationships, particularly focusing on the destructive power of blind passion and the manipulative nature of a character reminiscent of the biblical Jezebel. Collins is renowned for his intricate plots, psychological depth, and his pioneering use of suspense, making his works highly engaging and influential in the development of the detective novel.
FLASHBACK TO 1900 WHEN THIS BOOK WAS PUBLISHED:
When this book was published in 1900, the world was gripped by the Second Boer War, the Boxer Rebellion besieged Beijing, and Queen Victoria still reigned, while Sigmund Freud's *The Interpretation of Dreams* was newly unsettling the intellectual landscape. New York was bustling, preparing for its first subway lines, as Guglielmo Marconi continued his groundbreaking work in radio, and the American literary scene mourned the recent passing of Stephen Crane. This era, on the cusp of a new century, pulsed with both imperial ambition and revolutionary scientific discovery.
Location: LIB #046