Wilkie Collins: Women, Property and Propriety

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-ix

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2. Introduction

   • Philip O’Neill

   Pages 1-8

3. The Moonstone and Armadale

   • Philip O’Neill

   Pages 9-31

4. The Fallen Leaves

   • Philip O’Neill

   Pages 32-75

5. Basil

   • Philip O’Neill

   Pages 76-97

6. The Woman in White

   • Philip O’Neill

   Pages 98-124

7. Man and Wife

   • Philip O’Neill

   Pages 125-152

8. No Name

   • Philip O’Neill

   Pages 153-178

9. Women in Collins

   • Philip O’Neill

   Pages 179-212

10. Conclusion

    • Philip O’Neill

    Pages 213-215

11. Back Matter

    Pages 216-238

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Almost on the centenary of his death, this book studies the novels of Wilkie Collins and attempts to appreciate his representation of Victorian mores. It pays particular attention to Collins' views on sexuality, both male and female, and the laws concerning the distribution of property.

• Anthony Collins
• death
• novel
• Victorian era
• women

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