The Problem of 'Edwin Drood': A Study in the Methods of Dickens

The Problem of 'Edwin Drood': A Study in the Methods of Dickens, published in 1870 by W. Robertson and Sir Nicoll, is a literary analysis of Charles Dickens's unfinished novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood. The book examines unresolved plotlines and character fates left by Dickens's death, particularly the questions surrounding Edwin Drood's murder and the identities of Mr. Datchery and Jasper. Nicoll critiques previous analyses and highlights textual discrepancies due to John Forster’s edits, suggesting that Dickens's original intentions may not have been fully conveyed to readers.