Abstract
Review of Pete Orford, The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Charles Dickens’ Unfinished Novel and Our Endless Attempts to End It
Highlights
When Charles Dickens died on 9th June 1870, he left behind one of the most enduring enigmas of Victorian literature
Orford identifies four distinct groups of “Droodists”, a term applied to those seeking to resolve the mystery of the eponymous character: the Opportunists; the Detectives; the Academics; and the Irreverent
In the provision of these clear subdivisions, Orford allows for the swift identification of the various theories surrounding proposed resolutions of the novel, which he deconstructs with a consummate mix of academic rigour and humour
Summary
When Charles Dickens died on 9th June 1870, he left behind one of the most enduring enigmas of Victorian literature. Charles Dickens’ Unfinished Novel and Our Endless Attempts to End It. Barnsley: Pen & Sword History, 2018.
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