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The Puzzle of Dickens's Last Plot by Andrew Lang is an insightful literary analysis that delves into the complexities surrounding Charles Dickens's unfinished novel The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Lang examines the narrative, themes, and structure of Dickens’s last work, focusing on its unresolved plot and the challenges it poses to readers and scholars. Through careful analysis, Lang explores the clues within the text and the numerous theories about how Dickens might have intended to conclude the story.The book provides a detailed exploration of the characters, motivations, and thematic elements of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, while analyzing the intricate style and storytelling techniques employed by Dickens. Lang examines the possible endings and offers a scholarly breakdown of the narrative choices, giving readers a deeper understanding of Dickens's intentions and literary style.