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The Dead Alive (in English)
Collins, Wilkie
Synopsis "The Dead Alive (in English)"
"The Dead Alive" by means of Wilkie Collins is a gripping story of thriller and suspense that unfolds against the backdrop of Victorian England. Collins, known for his mastery of the sensational novel, weaves a story that explores the darker facets of human nature and the complexities of justice. The story starts offevolved with an apparently habitual case undertaken via Mr. Meeke, a solicitor. However, as the occasions spread, what to begin with appears trustworthy transforms into a tangled net of intrigue and deception. The valuable subject matter revolves around the question of whether or not a person believed to be dead is actually alive, and the criminal and moral implications that follow. Collins employs his signature fashion, characterized via complicated plotting and well-drawn characters, to create a narrative that keeps readers on the brink of their seats. The exploration of criminal intricacies, blended with the psychological intensity of the characters, adds layers to the tale. As the plot unfolds, readers are taken on an adventure that demanding situations their perceptions of proper and incorrect. The atmospheric depiction of Victorian society complements the narrative, immersing readers in the mores and conventions of the time.
(Londres 1824-1889) Dramaturgo, novelista y prolífico autor de relatos. A los 17 años comienza a trabajar en una empresa de comercio de té mientras escribe Ioláni, o Tahití tal como era (Gótica nº 32), obra que no vio la luz hasta más de un siglo después de su muerte. Estudió Derecho y, aunque nunca llegó a ejercer, sí utilizó los conocimientos jurídicos en muchas de sus obras, y la crítica le considera uno de los padres del género policiaco. En 1851, conoce a Charles Dickens, al que le unirá una profunda amistad y publicará en su semanario All the Year Around sus principales obras. Tras la muerte de Dickens en 1870, su popularidad decae. Padeció de gota reumática la que le acabó provocando una adicción al opio. El epitafio de su tumba le destaca como el autor de la novela La dama de blanco.
