the woman in white wilkie collins summary

My understanding is that this story was serialized at the time of its release. Add to that the convolution of what was already an uninteresting plot, and you have the makings of, at best, a mediocre story. Collins also attempts to subvert our imagination by being overly descriptive about the most mundane subjects, yet becoming very vague with others. My seat was on thorns, and my soul was on fire to speak but I held my tongue, and let Papa go.Įxcellent prose not withstanding, the book was infinitely longer than it needed to be, with some parts staggeringly boring. So the Papa says, 'I have got a letter from my friend, the Mister and he wants a recommend from me, of a drawing-master, to go down to his house in the country.' My-soul-bless-my-soul! when I heard the golden Papa say those words, if I had been big enough to reach up to him, I should have put my arms round his neck, and pressed him to my bosom in a long and grateful hug! As it was, I only bounced upon my chair. 'O, my dears,' says the mighty merchant, 'I have got here a letter from my friend, Mr.-'(the name has slipped out of my mind but no matter we shall come back to that yes, yes-right-all-right).

Enjoyed.His hand, the golden Papa has a letter and after he has made his excuse for disturbing us in our Infernal Region with the common mortal Business of the house, he addresses himself to the three young Misses, and begins, as you English begin everything in this blessed world that you have to say, with a great O. Dear BBC I really enjoyed it, and I'm glad you updated it, but please remember there are plenty of other works that could do with a re-telling, Frances Durbridge's Melissa would be a great one, and a little different. I enjoyed it, I'm so glad the BBC still has the confidence to produce something like this for a prime time Sunday slot. Superb production values, great costumes etc. Very well acted with all performing well, Dougray Scott and Jessie Buckley both showing their natural presence. I'm struck by the closeness to the text, although I'm sure in the current climate, with constant reinterpretations and changes that there'll be some tampering, however, the core story is delivered. The production team have done a fabulous job in creating the creepy, gothic, almost sinister atmosphere.

Wilkie Collins classic tale is known by many, how good though that this masterpiece of storytelling will be given to a brand new audience.

BBC I applaud you for having the courage to produce and put out something that can hardly be classed as mainstream.

The woman in white wilkie collins summary