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A scene from Wilkie Collins' 'Moonstone'
5307662 A scene from Wilkie Collins' 'Moonstone'.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a scene from Wilkie Collins' 'Moonstone' - three Brahmin guardians of the Moonstone, having hypnotised clairvoyant English boy, asking him if Franklin Blake will be visiting the Verrinders with the jewel. Illustrated by Francis Arthur Fraser (1846-1924) an English painter and cartoonist. Wilkie Collin's (1824-1889) an English novelist, playwright, and short story writer. Dated 19th century.
01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38170792
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
Brahmin Clairvoyant Hindu Hinduism Moonstone Protection Teachers Wilkie Collins
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This engraving depicts a scene from Wilkie Collins' renowned novel 'Moonstone'. Three Brahmin guardians of the Moonstone are shown hypnotizing a clairvoyant English boy, seeking information about Franklin Blake's visit to the Verrinders with the precious jewel. The detailed illustration by Francis Arthur Fraser brings to life the mystical and suspenseful atmosphere of Collins' literary masterpiece.
Wilkie Collins, known for his gripping storytelling and intricate plots, weaves together elements of mystery, intrigue, and cultural clashes in this 19th-century classic. The image captures the tension between East and West as well as the power dynamics at play in colonial India.
The young boy's expression conveys both vulnerability and otherworldly knowledge, highlighting the complex relationships between characters in the novel. The priests' imposing presence adds an air of mysticism and ancient wisdom to the scene.
As viewers gaze upon this print, they are transported back in time to a world where secrets lurk behind every corner and alliances shift like shadows. It serves as a reminder of Collins' enduring legacy as a master storyteller whose works continue to captivate readers across generations.
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