02398cam a22003253u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000700104100002900111245003800140264005100178300004700229336002600276337002600302338003600328500003100364508007000395520139400465534004501859653002901904653005601933653002501989856004102014999001702055738UtSlPG20260610133035.0mcr n260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLang, Andrew,d1844-191214aThe Puzzle of Dickens's Last Plot 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1996  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1996-12-01  aTranscribed from the 1905 Chapman and Hall edition by David Price  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCathedrals in literature  aDickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Mystery of Edwin Drood  aMurder in literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/738  c42859d42859