William Wilkie Collins
Definition
- Proper noun:
- William Wilkie Collins: An English novelist and playwright, best known as an early pioneer of the detective fiction genre. He was a close friend and collaborator of Charles Dickens.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- William Wilkie Collins wrote "The Woman in White" and "The Moonstone".
- The works of William Wilkie Collins are considered classics of sensation fiction.
Advanced Usage
- "Wilkie Collins": The name is often shortened in literary discussion.
- Wilkie Collins is frequently credited with writing the first full-length detective novel in English.
Variants and Related Words
- Collinsian (adj): Relating to or characteristic of the works of Wilkie Collins.
- The novel's intricate plot has a distinctly Collinsian feel.
Synonyms
- Novelist: A writer of novels.
- Author: The writer of a book, article, or report.
Related Phrases
- Sensation novel: A genre of 19th-century fiction to which Collins's work is central, focusing on shocking secrets and crimes.
- "The Woman in White" is a prime example of a sensation novel.
Related Idioms
Noun
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English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
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