The Project Gutenberg Works of Hall Caine: An Index

"The Project Gutenberg Works of Hall Caine: An Index" by Sir Hall Caine is a compilation and index of various literary works authored by Hall Caine, likely prepared in the early 20th century. This book serves as a catalog of Caine's writings, which span genres such as drama and novels, and it reflects the literary style and concerns of the time, particularly related to human experience and social issues. The likely topic of this compilation is to provide readers with an organized reference to Caine's contributions to literature, encompassing themes prevalent in his works. In this index, readers will find a list of Hall Caine's notable works, including titles like "The Manxman," "The Christian," and "The Shadow of a Crime." Each entry in the index serves as a gateway to explore the narratives and characters Caine developed throughout his writing career, often focusing on themes of love, betrayal, moral conflict, and the complexities of human nature. The compilation aids scholars and enthusiasts alike in navigating Caine's literary contributions, presenting a cohesive view of an author who engaged with the socio-cultural issues of his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Sir Thomas Henry Hall Caine, usually known as Hall Caine, was a British novelist, dramatist, short story writer, poet and critic of the late 19th and early 20th century. Caine's popularity during his lifetime was unprecedented. He wrote 15 novels on subjects of adultery, divorce, domestic violence, illegitimacy, infanticide, religious bigotry and women's rights, became an international literary celebrity, and sold a total of ten million books. Caine was the most highly paid novelist of his day. The Eternal City is the first novel to have sold over a million copies worldwide. In addition to his books, Caine is the author of more than a dozen plays and was one of the most commercially successful dramatists of his time; many were West End and Broadway productions. Caine adapted seven of his novels for the stage. He collaborated with leading actors and managers, including Wilson Barrett, Viola Allen, Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Louis Napoleon Parker, Mrs Patrick Campbell, George Alexander, and Arthur Collins. Most of Caine's novels were adapted into silent black and white films. A. E. Coleby's 1923 18,454 feet, nineteen-reel film The Prodigal Son became the longest commercially made British film. Alfred Hitchcock's 1929 film The Manxman, is Hitchcock's last silent film.