Project Gutenberg 1996-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 316 Lang, Andrew 1844 1912 Lang, Walter Andrew The Puzzle of Dickens's Last Plot Transcribed from the 1905 Chapman and Hall edition by David Price "The Puzzle of Dickens's Last Plot" by Andrew Lang is a literary analysis published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1905. This work delves into the unfinished narrative of Charles Dickens's final novel, "The Mystery of Edwin Drood." Lang's investigation seeks to untangle the elaborate plot mechanics, character relationships, and thematic elements that Dickens incorporates into this incomplete work, which has intrigued and puzzled readers since its inception. In this analysis, Lang explores the characters surrounding Edwin Drood, including Jasper, Rosa, and the opium-addicted figure known as the Princess Puffer. He emphasizes the intricate dynamics of love and jealousy—particularly Jasper’s obsession with Rosa and his sinister intentions toward Edwin. The narrative of "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" unfolds through a series of mysterious events leading up to Edwin's ominous disappearance, with Lang offering various interpretations of characters' motives and actions. He examines contrasting theories about whether Drood is dead or alive, the significance of the engagement ring, and the implications of Jasper’s potential crimes. Lang's meticulous examination highlights the layers of complexity in Dickens's storytelling and reflects on how the unfinished nature of the novel contributes to its captivating allure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Cathedrals in literature Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Mystery of Edwin Drood Murder in literature PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 121041 2025-08-01T07:10:14.958674 text/html 119571 2013-02-05T16:02:17 text/html 823246 2013-02-05T16:07:08 text/html application/zip 903481 2025-08-01T07:10:20.852668 application/epub+zip 901870 2025-08-01T07:10:17.818649 application/epub+zip 109482 2025-08-01T07:10:16.667669 application/epub+zip 1019532 2025-08-01T07:10:22.981627 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1007118 2025-08-01T07:10:19.913665 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 193682 2022-09-01T07:55:23.418098 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109538 2025-08-01T07:10:14.451681 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 109235 2013-02-05T16:01:15 text/plain; charset=utf-8 42168 2013-02-05T16:07:08 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18883 2025-08-01T07:10:23.106634 application/rdf+xml 13817 2025-08-01T07:10:17.160679 image/jpeg 3420 2025-08-01T07:10:16.914644 image/jpeg 898400 2025-08-01T07:10:14.989694 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia