Armadale

Interesting Facts

• The book «Armadale» is considered one of Wilkie Collins' most complex and multi-layered works, exploring themes of fate, identity, and moral responsibility.
• One of the central themes of the novel is the concept of predestination and the influence of the past on the present, reflected in the fates of the main characters.
• The work features elements of mysticism and dreams, which play a crucial role in the plot's development and foreshadow future events.
• The novel was innovative for its time, as it featured strong female characters who act decisively and independently, which was rare in the literature of that period.
• «Armadale» received mixed reviews from critics due to its complex structure and the moral dilemmas presented in the plot, but over time it has become recognized as a classic work of Victorian literature.