Poor Miss Finch

Interesting Facts

• The book explores the theme of blindness and perception of the world, which was quite innovative for its time.
• The main character, Lucilla Finch, has been blind since childhood, and her character and perception of the world are described with great sensitivity and attention to detail.
• The novel addresses questions of identity and appearance, especially in the context of blindness, making it unique in the literature of that time.
• The story includes elements of detective fiction and romance, characteristic of Wilkie Collins's style, who often combined various genres.
• The book also examines social and moral issues, such as prejudices and stereotypes towards people with disabilities.