Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Wilkie Collins

"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Wilkie Collins" by Wilkie Collins is a compilation that catalogs the various works of this prominent Victorian author known for crime fiction, suspense, and social commentary. Spanning the late 19th century, this index serves as a reference for readers interested in exploring Collins' literary contributions, encompassing novels, plays, and shorter pieces that delve into themes of mystery, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. The index includes titles such as "The Moonstone," often considered the first modern detective novel, and "The Woman in White," which is notable for its innovative use of multiple narrators and intricate plot twists. Each entry typically outlines the contents of the work, making it easier for readers to navigate through Collins' extensive bibliography. The works in this collection reflect Collins' mastery in character development and plot structure, effectively drawing readers into his richly crafted worlds that challenge societal norms and expose the darker aspects of human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

William Wilkie Collins was an English novelist and playwright known especially for The Woman in White (1859), a mystery novel and early sensation novel, and for The Moonstone (1868), which established many of the ground rules of the modern detective novel and is also perhaps the earliest clear example of the police procedural genre.