This early work by Wilkie Collins was originally published in 1855. Born in Marylebone, London in 1824, Collins' family enrolled him at the Maida Hill Academy in 1835, but then took him to France and Italy with them between 1836 and 1838. Returning to England, Collins attended Cole's boarding school, and completed his education in 1841, after which he was apprenticed to the tea merchants Antrobus & Co. in the Strand. In 1846, Collins became a law student at Lincoln's Inn, and was called to the bar in 1851, although he never practiced. It was in 1848, a year after the death of his father, that he published his first book, The Memoirs of the Life of William Collins, Esq., R.A., to good reviews. The 1860s saw Collins' creative high-point, and it was during this decade that he achieved fame and critical acclaim, with his four major novels, The Woman in White (1860), No Name (1862), Armadale (1866) and The Moonstone (1868). The Moonstone, meanwhile is seen by many as the first true detective novel - T. S. Eliot called it "the first, the longest, and the best of modern English detective novels...in a genre invented by Collins and not by Poe." Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions.

Explore the hidden realms and mysteries that unfold 'After Dark' in Wilkie Collins's intriguing narrative. Embark on a journey into the mysterious and thrilling world of Wilkie Collins with "After Dark." Immerse yourself in a collection of stories that unfold under the cover of darkness, where the line between the ordinary and the extraordinary blurs. As Collins crafts his narratives, witness the convergence of the mundane and the supernatural, creating a tapestry of tales that linger in the shadows. The pages come alive with the suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists that characterize Collins's signature storytelling. But here's the enigmatic question that will keep you turning the pages: What secrets and mysteries emerge after dark, and how do these nocturnal encounters shape the fates of the characters involved? Could Collins's work be a portal into the hidden realms of the night? Explore the atmospheric depth within Collins's collection, where each paragraph reveals layers of suspense, the supernatural, and the complexities of human nature. This edition invites you to immerse yourself in the captivating stories that unfold when the sun sets. Are you ready to unravel the mysteries that lurk in the shadows of the night? Dive into the pages of "After Dark" and let Collins's storytelling lead you through a nocturnal odyssey where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. Indulge in short, impactful paragraphs that navigate the atmospheric landscapes of Collins's stories. "After Dark" is not just a collection; it's an exploration of the unseen and the thrilling possibilities that emerge when darkness falls. Here's your chance to own a piece of literary mystery. Acquire "After Dark" now and let the tales of the night transport you to a realm where every shadow conceals a new adventure.

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Readers have long been enthralled by the novels of Wilkie Collins, whose The Moonstone is considered the first modern detective novel, This book by Tamar Heller places Collins within Victorian literary history, showing how his fiction transforms the conventions of the traditionally female genre of the Gothic novel and can be read as a critique of the gender and class distinctions that structured Victorian society.

This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was an English novelist, playwright, and author of short stories. His best-known works are The Woman in White, No Name, Armadale, and The Moonstone. Table of Contents: After The Dark The Ostler Mr. Wray's Cash Box The Queen of Hearts A House To Let The Haunted House ("The Ghost in the Cupboard Room") My Miscellanies No Thoroughfare Miss or Mrs? "Blow up with the Brig!" The Hidden Cash The Perils of Certain English Prisoners The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices The Last Stage Coachman The Fatal Cradle The Frozen Deep and Other Stories The Captain's Last Love The Dead Hand The Devil's Spectacles The First Officer's Confession Farmer Fairweather Fatal Fortune Fie! Fie! Or The Fair Physician Love's Random Shot The Midnight Mass Nine O'Clock A Passage in the Life of Mr. Perugino Potts The Haunted Hotel My Lady's Money Who Killed Zebedee Little Novels The Poetry Did It A Sad Death and A Brave Life The Twin Sisters Volpurno - Or The Student John Steadiman's Account (The Wreck of The Golden Mary) A Message from The Sea The Seafaring Man The Dead Alive

Description After Dark is a book by English novelist Wilkie Collins, first published in 1856. It is a collection of six short stories that are linked by a narrative framework. This was Collins' first short fiction collection, with five of the stories previously being published in Household Words, a magazine edited by Charles Dickens. The stories include; The Traveler's Story Of A Terribly Strange Bed (first published as 'A Terribly Strange Bed'); The Lawyer's Story Of A Stolen Letter (first published as 'The Fourth Poor Traveller'); The French Governess's Story Of Sister Rose (first published as 'Sister Rose'); The Angler's Story Of The Lady Of Glenwith Grange; The Nun's Story Of Gabriel's Marriage (first published as 'Gabriel's Marriage'); and, The Professor's Story Of The Yellow Mask (first published as 'The Yellow Mask'). This book has 137,017 words, and was originally published in 1856. Production notes: This ebook of After Dark was published by Global Grey on the 19th July 2018, and updated on the 24th November 2022. The artwork used for the cover is 'St Anne’s Square And Exchange' by John Atkinson Grimshaw.

Provides a comprehensive reference to short fiction from Great Britain, Ireland, and the British Commonwealth, featuring some of the most popular writers and works.