This dramatisation specially for schools of Wilkie Collins' novel conveys the complex plot accessibly, while preserving the pace and tension of the book. The rich symbolism of the play opens up areas for discussion and the resource material relates the play to students' own experience. Playscript - the book contains a playscript dramatising Wilkie Collins' pre-20th-century novel. The adaptation focuses on issues that are of interest in schools. Resources following the playscript contain activities for ...
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This dramatisation specially for schools of Wilkie Collins' novel conveys the complex plot accessibly, while preserving the pace and tension of the book. The rich symbolism of the play opens up areas for discussion and the resource material relates the play to students' own experience. Playscript - the book contains a playscript dramatising Wilkie Collins' pre-20th-century novel. The adaptation focuses on issues that are of interest in schools. Resources following the playscript contain activities for drama (including role-play), reading, writing, and speaking and listening. These are accompanied by extension material, including extracts from modern and contemporary works for comparison, and documentary material. The resources are organised under the following headings: * Staging the play * Work on and around the script * From novel to playscript (including the language of the novel) * Life and times of Wilkie Collins * Themes in and around the play (such as mental illness, mystery/detective story genre, melodrama, marriage and love, the supernatural, the role of women) * Media.
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I enjoy long books. After the first couple of chapters, this book held no interest for me at all. It goes on and on but is meaningless. If this is an example of of great Victorian mystery, then count me out. J/S
Sueh
Nov 19, 2011
One of my favorites
I had read this book before but wanted a copy of my own. Tho written in the mid-1800s, it has a lively contemporary feel. The Moonstone is also written by Collins. They are both great places to live, and since both are long novels, that can be for quite a while.
rolltide4sure
Jul 16, 2009
MYSTERY
Although this book may be called a great mystery story it is also a wonderful love story well worth reading.
lsaj
Jun 25, 2009
Excellent
Even though it can be a bit wordy, I think it only helps to develop the characters and story better. This book covers many genres..... romance, suspense, mystery. What else could you want in a book?
LisaT
Jun 25, 2009
Good book
I had to read it for school. At first it seemed overwhelming but I became enthralled and enjoyed every moment of it. I would recommend the book to anyone who enjoys tongue in cheek humor and subtleness. Wilke Collins is an excellent writer.
