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The Great Victorian Collection

The Great Victorian Collection

Literary FictionMagical Realism
Pages
208
Published
1994
Language
English

Synopsis

A young Canadian historian visiting in California literally dreams up a collection of Victorian artifacts which drastically change his life.

Prose complexity
5/10

Vibe

DreamyMysteriousThought-ProvokingPhilosophical

Genres

Literary Fiction Magical Realism Art History

About the author

B
Brian Moore

irisch-kanadischer Schriftsteller und Drehbuchautor

Characters

Anthony MaloneyProtagonist

A young Canadian historian who, while visiting California, dreams up a collection of Victorian artifacts that drastically changes his life.

All characters in The Great Victorian Collection

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Great Victorian Collection have a film adaptation?

    A film adaptation of The Great Victorian Collection was released in 1989, directed by Karel Reisz and starring Terence Stamp.

  • How does The Great Victorian Collection relate to Brian Moore's other works?

    The Great Victorian Collection stands out among Brian Moore's novels for its unique blend of psychological realism and speculative fiction, exploring themes of identity and reality through a fantastical premise that is less common in his broader bibliography.

  • Is The Great Victorian Collection a standalone novel?

    The Great Victorian Collection is a standalone novel and does not require reading any other books by Brian Moore to understand its plot or characters.