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IDENTITY

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Literature

Work Summary

Dickens's unfinished final novel, centred on the disappearance of Edwin Drood in the cathedral town of Cloisterham and the suspicions surrounding his uncle John Jasper. Because Dickens died before completing it, the mystery of Drood's fate and Jasper's role remains unresolved.

Evidence Summary

The book formed part of the working library kept alongside his perspective books.

Documents physical access in the studio/working environment.

CONTEXT

Author / Source

Charles Dickens

Work

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Years / Period

9 Jun 1882

Van Gogh Relation

Owned / Had Access To

EVIDENCE

Key Quotation

CONNECTIONS

Evidence Trail

9 Jun 1882 — Letter 238

Owned / Had Access To · Owned / had at hand

Van Gogh says he has several volumes of Dickens, including Edwin Drood.

Response: The book formed part of the working library kept alongside his perspective books.

Connection: Documents physical access in the studio/working environment.

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