| Title | : | The Dead Alive: A Quick Read edition |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Quick Read & Wilkie Collins |
| Release | : | 2024-02-16 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Fiction & Literature, Books, Reference, Study Aids |
| Size | : | 2671188 |
| Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 2 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: 10 minutes "The Dead Alive" is a novella written by Wilkie Collins in 1874, based on the real-life Boorn Brothers murder case. It is also known as "John Jago's Ghost." The story was reprinted in 2005 with an examination of the case by Rob Warden. In 1953, a radio adaptation of "The Dead Alive" was presented on Suspense, starring Herbert Marshall. Wilkie Collins is a well-known author, with other notable works including "The Woman in White" and "The Moonstone." The novella explores themes of wrongful conviction and justice. It is a crime novel that delves into the complexities of the criminal justice system. "The Dead Alive" is considered a significant work in Collins' literary career. |
