Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd by James Malcolm Rymer is presented in this fully revised second edition published by Wordsworth Editions in 2010. This edition features a new introduction and bibliography by Dick Collins, shedding light on the origins of the infamous character known as ‘The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.’ Originally serialized in 1846-7, this classic tale of horror intertwines elements of mystery and crime, making it a significant piece in the evolution of detective fiction.
Readers will discover the original story of Sweeney Todd, exploring the chilling exploits that have inspired numerous adaptations in plays, films, and musicals. This edition delves into the historical context surrounding the narrative, including the mystery of the author’s identity, which Collins addresses through meticulous research. The book not only recounts the terrifying adventures of Todd but also reveals the secret behind Mrs. Lovett’s infamous pies, providing a comprehensive look at this iconic figure in British horror. With 304 pages, this English-language edition invites readers to engage with a foundational work that has influenced the genre for generations.
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Fully revised Second Edition. With a new Introduction and Bibliography by Dick Collins.
The exploits of Sweeney Todd, ‘The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’, have been recounted many times in plays, films and musicals, but the origins of the character largely were forgotten for many years. The String of Pearls – the original tale of Sweeney Todd, a classic of British horror – was first published as a weekly serial in 1846-7 by Edward Lloyd, the King of the Penny Dreadfuls. One of the earliest detective stories, it became an important source for Bram Stoker’s Dracula, but it was after over 150 years of obscurity that it appeared first in book form in the Wordsworth edition published in 2005.
The one great mystery that has surrounded the book is who the author was – or was it possibly the work of more than one man? In his new introduction to this fully revised second edition, Dick Collins, by means of detailed research of contemporary records, has established finally the identity of the creator of this legendary figure.
So here is the original story of the terrifying owner of that famous London barber-shop, and the secret recipe for Mrs Lovett’s delicious pies…
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